[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17039]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE RED WING SHOE COMPANY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 200TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JOHN KLINE

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2005

  Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an icon in the 
state of Minnesota and a symbol of small business success.
  This year the Red Wing Shoe Company celebrates its 100th anniversary. 
A cornerstone of the Red Wing Community and the great state of 
Minnesota, Red Wing Shoes represents a proud tradition of excellence.
  I have enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Red Wing facility and 
meet many of the dedicated employees. If the strength of a company is 
its workers, it is easy to see how the Red Wing Shoe Company has come 
to enjoy a century of success.
  On the occasion of this milestone achievement, I want to thank the 
men and women of the Red Wing Shoe Company for their service to the 
community and the state of Minnesota. I commend the employees and 
leaders of this great institution and wish them much continued success.

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