[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7653]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THOMAS DOLAN, JR., AND THE EMPLOYEES OF HI-REL PRODUCTS

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Thomas Dolan, 
Jr. and the employees of Hi-Rel Products on being named the U.S. Small 
Business Administration's New England Regional Subcontractor of the 
Year.
  Headquartered in Essex, Connecticut, Hi-Rel products has provided the 
microelectronics industry with outstanding goods and service for over 
41 years. A second generation family owned business, Hi-Rel Products 
has grown from a home based operation to an industry leader as a 
supplier of quality, chemically machined stepped lids. With over 100 
years of combined experience, Hi-Rel and its employees have been 
producing high quality metal components since 1973.
  Given annually, the New England Regional Subcontractor of the Year 
award is given to a subcontractor that has served the government and 
industry with outstanding goods and services. The nominees for the 
award are evaluated in the areas of overall management, delivery 
performance, technical capabilities, outstanding results, and six other 
selection criteria. Having received top marks in each of these areas, 
Hi Rel Products has proven to be more than deserving of this 
prestigious award.
  Small and family owned businesses like Hi-Rel are vital to the health 
of our economy. They are the key to our economic recovery and are vital 
to creating much needed jobs. With 30 high quality manufacturing jobs 
in Connecticut, Hi-Rel Products is helping to move our economy forward. 
Mr. Dolan and the entire Hi-Rel family are a true asset to our state 
and our region and I commend them on receiving this well deserved 
award.

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