[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8129]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the 
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia. While Toyota is considered 
leader in the ``new American auto industry,'' this anniversary clearly 
demonstrates that Toyota is well established in the United States. With 
a 10-year history and West Virginia investment rapidly approaching the 
$1 billion mark, Toyota has been contributing to the U.S. and local 
economies for a long time--hopefully with more to come.
  The Buffalo plant, which produces four-cylinder engines for Corolla, 
Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe; V6 engines for the Sienna and Lexus RX 330; 
and automatic transmissions for North American-built Camry, Solara, 
Lexus RX 330 and Sienna, currently provides quality jobs for over 1,000 
team members. Employment is projected to grow to 1,150 when the current 
transmission plant is expanded.
  As a testament to the Mountain State's workforce, Toyota Motor 
Manufacturing, West Virginia has been named four times the ``Most 
Productive Engine Plant in North America'' and has earned a global 
reputation for producing high quality engines and transmissions.
  Importantly, the jobs Toyota has created in the Second Congressional 
District have not come at the expense of our environment. The West 
Virginia Department of Environmental Protection presented this facility 
with its environmental award in 2004 due to the facility's focus on the 
environment through the products it produces and its environmentally-
sound business practices.
  Throughout the last decade, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia 
has understood that people are the most valuable resources available, 
and it continues to develop their talents and strengths for future 
success in the auto industry.
  Mr. Speaker, again I want to congratulate Toyota for this important 
milestone. We are proud to have them as West Virginia corporate 
citizens, and I look forward to celebrating similar anniversaries in 
the many years ahead.

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