[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2484-2485]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF FREESE AND NICHOLS

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Freese and 
Nichols, an engineering, architecture, and environmental science firm, 
and the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National 
Quality Award in the small business category.
  Overseen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, 
the Baldrige Award is the highest level of national recognition granted 
to organizations for performance excellence. Since its establishment in 
1987, 86 organizations have received this prestigious award.
  Freese and Nichols, Inc., FNI, traces its historical roots in Texas 
back to 1894, and has always been dedicated to the spirit of 
innovation. FNI's emphasis on approaching projects

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with a fresh and unique perspective allows them to push the boundaries 
with avant-garde solutions and to stay at the forefront of their field. 
From designing the first ever LEED certified building to their 
restoration projects to being conscious of their impact on our 
environment and striving to make the world a better and cleaner place 
for future generations, their commitment to responsible and sustainable 
development is evident. Their community service efforts and partnership 
with nonprofit organizations speak loudly of their belief in giving 
back and being good stewards of our local community.
  I commend Freese and Nichols for their dedication to innovation and 
performance excellence; they are truly deserving of this great honor. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Freese and Nichols.

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