[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7876-7877]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY'S 40TH BIRTHDAY IN 
                           CENTRAL LOUISIANA

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2009

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the Procter & 
Gamble Manufacturing Company in Pineville as it celebrates its 40th 
birthday in Central Louisiana.
  In July 1969, Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. first began 
operations in the area on a 112 acre site about seven miles north of 
Alexandria/Pineville. Originally built to supply synthetic dry powder 
detergents, the Procter &

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Gamble Alexandria plant was just one of 12 plants in operation in the 
United States at the time.
  Through the years, the Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. has 
consolidated their business down to two dry laundry sites, and is now 
shipping to more than half of the U.S. from the Louisiana location.
  In 2005, the company announced the expansion of this particular plant 
site to manufacture both dry and liquid detergents, essentially 
doubling the size of the facility. This dynamic growth required an 
investment of over $220 million and added more than 185 permanent 
employees.
  Today the plant retains approximately 400 direct contract employees, 
in addition to an average of 1,200 indirect staff. The company credits 
these individuals as its greatest asset.
  The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. has an impressive track record 
of success in Central Louisiana. I am confident the remarkable 
progression of this plant will continue to provide great opportunities 
for the residents of this area.
  It is with deep appreciation for this plant's many contributions to 
the 5th Congressional District that I commend the Procter & Gamble 
Manufacturing Co.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 40th birthday of the 
Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. in Pineville as it continues its 
faithful commitment to building not only a stronger Louisiana, but a 
stronger national economy.

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