[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 11962]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING LARSON MANUFACTURING

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President it is my great honor to recognize 
today the 50th Anniversary of Larson Manufacturing, the Nation's 
leading manufacturer of storm doors, which is headquartered in 
Brookings, SD. I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Dale Larson, 
founder of Larson Manufacturing, for his success and thank him for all 
of the many contributions he and his company have afforded the 
Brookings community and the State of South Dakota. In addition, as with 
any successful business, it takes a great team effort to accomplish 
such a milestone. So to all of the former and current employees of 
Larson Manufacturing . . . job well done.
  Larson began as a small factory and now employs over 1,000 people 
nationwide. Larson storm doors are known for their exceptional quality 
and superior craftsmanship. What truly makes this company great is the 
dedication and commitment to quality shared by all of the employees. 
This company has truly been a model of a good corporate citizen. Mr. 
Larson is widely known for his generosity to the Brookings community. 
Among the many charitable projects this company has spearheaded are 
Larson Park, Larson Ice Arena, and a community bike path. In addition, 
over 3,000 storm doors are donated to Habitat for Humanity each and 
every year, making the dream of home ownership a reality for many 
families. It is with great honor that I share this companies impressive 
accomplishments with my colleagues.

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