[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY

  Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I rise to extend my heartfelt 
congratulations to the Toyota Motor Company for their 20 years of 
successful and prosperous operations in Georgetown, KY. This stunning 
achievement serves as a shining example to us all in regards to 
leadership and innovation in the American workforce.
  Since coming to Kentucky in 1986, Toyota has provided our State with 
thousands of job opportunities while giving the employees the ability 
to contribute ideas for product improvement, oversee quality control, 
and continually strive for perfection. This strive has resulted in the 
Toyota Camry being named the most popular car on the American 
automotive market eight times out of the last 9 years.
  With three locations in Kentucky, the Georgetown manufacturing plant, 
the North American Parts Center--Kentucky, and the company's largest 
North American manufacturing headquarters in Erlanger, KY, it is easy 
to see the economic benefits that Toyota has brought to our State. The 
Georgetown plant alone employs over 7,000 team members and has 
generated over 34,000 jobs in Kentucky and nearly 100,000 jobs across 
the United States. So often we hear about jobs being lost to overseas 
firms, but in Kentucky we are fortunate the Toyota jobs came to us. 
This partnership has benefited Toyota and Kentucky, and I know both 
parties will reap the benefits for years to come.
  Today, the Georgetown production facility is Toyota's largest 
production plant in North America. Kentucky's dedicated skilled 
production team has been key to Toyota's success.
  Toyota has proven its commitment to Kentucky by supporting the 
interests of the Commonwealth and giving back to our State in so many 
ways. By contributing to education, the arts, local business leadership 
organizations, and supporting women's rights, this company has proven 
time and again the importance of a strong business and community 
partnership.
  Words cannot express the generosity that Toyota has shown Kentucky 
through industry job opportunities and community service. I am excited 
to see what this partnership will bring to Kentuckians and generations 
to come. Once again, I want to congratulate the Toyota Georgetown 
facility and its employees on 20 years of success. I also want to thank 
them for all they have given to our State.

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