[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15304]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SOUTHCO AS ROLE MODEL

  (Mr. KUHL of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KUHL of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
special environmental achievements of a vibrant small business located 
in my district.
  Southco, a manufacturer of access hardware, has reduced the amount of 
hazardous waste it generates from more than 3,200 pounds in 2002 to 
zero just 3 years later in 2005. Through systematic changes in their 
manufacturing process, they have completely ceased producing hazardous 
waste.
  Moreover, Southco has committed to reducing its consumption of 
electricity by 15 percent over the next 3 years. Clearly Southco is a 
role model for our Nation's businesses when it comes to preserving our 
precious resources. There is a lot of talk about environmental 
conservation and energy independence, but through innovative thinking, 
Southco has delivered tangible results in the private sector and 
provided an excellent example.
  This month, the Environmental Protection Agency has made Southco a 
member of its National Environmental Performance Track Program, 
designed to honor leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to 
reducing their negative impact on the environment.
  I would like to personally thank Southco for being an excellent 
corporate citizen.
  Madam Speaker, Southco is a leader in these efforts, and deserves our 
praise for its forward-thinking, socially conscious practices.

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