[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17262]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE ADA, OKLAHOMA CEMENT PLANT FOR A CENTURY OF CONTINUOUS 
OPERATION, AND CONGRATULATING THE HOLCIM (US) ADA PLANT FOR ITS USE OF 
             RECYCLED MATERIALS, AND DIRECTING DISTRIBUTION

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                             HON. TOM COLE

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2007

  Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the Holcim 
(US) cement plant in Ada, OK, for ensuring a century of continuous 
cement operations, for its use of recycled materials and for directing 
distribution. The Holcim plant in Ada provides jobs to over 100 
employees, and many of their families have worked at the plant for two 
generations.
  Madam Speaker, since 1921 the Holcim plant has produced more than 33 
million tons of cement used in the construction of roads, highways, 
airports, homes, and oil wells throughout Oklahoma. As such, this plant 
has been a dependable business in the region, a great example of 
American ingenuity and technology, and a leader in Oklahoma's 
industrial revolution.
  Madam Speaker, companies like this are rare. When so many have moved 
to other States and Nations, we are truly fortunate and blessed that 
Holcim has remained in place. I truly believe that this is testament 
not only to the company, but to the workers and the larger community of 
Ada, OK. Companies can only be faithful to a community if a community 
reciprocates. Ada's demonstrated dedication and its people reveal the 
pride we all have in our hearts for Holcim.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Holcim cement plant in Ada, OK for a century of continuous service. The 
plant is a part of the fabric that makes up present-day Oklahoma, and 
is an integral part of the economy for Ada by providing jobs and 
opportunities for our citizens. During Oklahoma's centennial year I 
want to salute Holcim (US) for the company's contributions to this 
State.

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