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




   CELEBRATING THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, 
                                INDIANA

  Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I am pleased to rise today to celebrate the 
10th anniversary of the founding of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, 
Indiana, TMMI, and their operation of the state-of-the-art production 
facility in Princeton, IN. The continuing success of TMMI and the 
nearly 5,000 team members at the facility demonstrate the remarkable 
capabilities of many Hoosiers as they work together as innovators and 
leaders of the automotive industry in Indiana, the United States, and 
abroad.
  In addition to TMMI important leadership in the automotive industry, 
the company's more than $2.6 billion investment in Princeton and 
surrounding communities has been an important engine of economic growth 
and development in southwestern Indiana. A study by the University of 
Evansville concluded that TMMI's production in Princeton has created 
8,865 jobs in Gibson County, 12,990 in the Evansville metropolitan 
area, and 31,385 across the State of Indiana. TMMI's investment has 
resulted in more than $5.5 billion in business sales. This economic 
activity has strengthened communities and improved lives across the 
State.
  I am also pleased that TMMI's dedication to the State of Indiana will 
be growing in the coming years. In March, I had the privilege of 
sharing with my fellow Hoosiers news that Toyota will begin production 
of the Camry in Lafayette. It is expected that this venture will create 
an additional 1,000 jobs in Indiana. This decision signals a 
recognition by Toyota that the highly skilled Hoosier workforce and 
attractive business climate in Indiana will allow them to achieve their 
goals in the coming years.
  I am hopeful that you will join me in congratulating Toyota Motor 
Manufacturing, Indiana, and in wishing them many years of success and 
leadership in Indiana.

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