[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 800]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


        RECOGNITION OF MID-CITY ELECTRIC FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. MARY JO KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 27, 2010

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mid-City Electric 
for fifty years of dedicated service to central Ohio. Mid-City Electric 
is a family-owned electrical contracting company that is known for its 
high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and tradition 
of giving back to the surrounding community.
  Mid-City Electric began operation in 1960. Mid-City Chairman and 
Founder Jim Dew built his company on the core values of responsibility, 
hard-work, and loyalty to customers. His children, Brian, Dennis, 
Steve, and Mary, work alongside the company's award-winning 
electricians to ensure the quality of their services. Their 
craftsmanship is displayed through numerous major projects in central 
Ohio, specifically in the 15th Congressional District, including Mt. 
Carmel West Hospital, Hilliard Bradley High School, Nationwide 
Children's Hospital, and Grant Medical Center.
  Since the company was founded in 1960, Mid-City Electric has 
generously supported a number of industry and community causes. The 
company is an active member of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, 
which fosters communication, respect, and cooperation between building 
industry members. In 2006, the Mid-City Electric Company Scholarship 
was started in honor of Jim Dew's contributions to the construction 
industry in central Ohio. This scholarship recognizes and supports 
students who exhibit a strong commitment to a career in construction. 
The company also has sponsored charitable events, such as the annual 
Katie Fischer Golf Scramble, which raises funds for scholarships to 
Madison-Plains High School students.
  For fifty years, this family-run business has provided top-quality, 
reliable service to central Ohio. The leadership, generosity, and 
commitment to excellence displayed by Jim Dew, his family, and his 
company have left a lasting legacy in our community. I am proud to 
recognize and honor Mid-City Electric for its decades of service to 
Columbus area businesses and families.

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