[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22967]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO APPLEWOOD PLUMBING, HEATING, AND ELECTRIC

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Applewood 
Plumbing, Heating, and Electric for being the recipient of the Golden 
Rotary Ethics in Business Award.
  Applewood Plumbing, Heating, and Electric has adhered to high 
standards of business ethics for over 35 years and employs ethical 
behavior as a philosophy in daily business.
  Owner John Ward is the principal source behind this philosophy and 
serves as the role model for over 40 employees. To maintain the high 
code of ethics at Applewood Plumbing, Heating, and Electric the company 
has weekly customer service sessions that address the best way to 
resolve issues that may arise in addition to trainings specifically 
devoted to ethics. As a result of these training sessions, the company 
has received zero complaints from customers regarding customer service.
  Applewood Plumbing, Heating, and Electric is listed as one of the top 
10 service companies in the Nation with a spotless record with the 
Better Business Bureau. This is due to their dedication to high ethical 
standards.
  The Applewood Plumbing, Heating, and Electric model for outstanding 
ethics in business is an example for all business in America to 
emulate. I once again congratulate Applewood Plumbing, Heating, and 
Electric for their receipt of this award and encourage them to keep 
doing ``the right thing.''

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