[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14605]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING II-VI INCORPORATED

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                          HON. MELISSA A. HART

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2006

  Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate II-VI Incorporated, one of the leading high tech companies 
in southwestern Pennsylvania, as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of 
their founding.
  In 1971, II-VI Inc. began by producing materials available for the 
manufacture of high-powered industrial CO2 laser optics. II-
VI Inc. has grown into a global company with headquarters in Saxonburg, 
Pennsylvania. Today, CEO Carl Johnson carries on II-VI's tradition of 
serving the needs of western Pennsylvania.
  More than 30 years after its founding, this western Pennsylvania-
based company is racing to keep up with record demand for its infrared 
optics, radiation detection products and crystals used in laser and 
telecommunications equipment. The company was recently selected as one 
of Businessweek's Hot Growth Companies.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to 
join me in congratulating II-VI Incorporated. It is an honor to 
represent the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania and a 
pleasure to salute this wonderful company.

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