[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16455]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          IN HONOR OF OTTERBOX

  (Mr. GARDNER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the charitable 
contributions and achievements of OtterBox, a business located in Fort 
Collins, Colorado.
  This business manufactures and develops coverings for tech products, 
like cell phones and iPads, and it employs 350 people in my 
congressional district. Aside from their great products and innovation, 
OtterBox received national recognition by being named an honoree for 
National Philanthropy Day in Colorado.
  Last year OtterBox created a new wing to their business, one devoted 
to altruistic values to help the surrounding community. This wing was 
appropriately named OtterCares. OtterCares has participated in many 
service projects, like providing school supplies to low-income children 
and by donating 600 toys to less fortunate families during the holiday 
season. Their work also includes volunteering at local food banks, 
youth centers, and animal sanctuaries.
  In addition, the company gave all 350 employees a $200 grant to give 
to a charity or foundation of their choosing. The $200 was just a 
start. They encourage their employees to raise and donate more. To this 
day, OtterBox has raised over $74,000 for 70 different organizations.
  The business utilizes this slogan: ``Throw a stone in the water, and 
watch how far the ripple can spread.''
  The ripple started by OtterBox is helping the entire Fort Collins 
area. It is with great pride that I recognize OtterBox on the House 
floor.

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