[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15574]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF HARRISON INDUSTRIES' 80 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2012

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Harrison Industries, 
which was founded 80 years ago when E.J. Harrison offered to haul his 
neighbors' rubbish to the dump for 75 cents a load. His offer landed 
him 150 customers in the first year.
  From those humble beginnings, Harrison Industries has continued to 
evolve and set the standards for rubbish collection while generously 
contributing to its community's success.
  Family owned and operated Harrison Industries is one of the oldest 
and largest privately owned rubbish collection businesses in the United 
States. It provides residential, commercial, and industrial services to 
about 90,000 customers in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
  E.J. died in 1991 but his wife, Myra, remains with the company as 
founder. Four generations of Harrison family members are involved in 
the day-to-day operations of the company. Myra's oldest son, Ralph, is 
president while her other sons, Jim and Myron, serve as vice 
presidents.
  Harrison Industries is on the forefront of the recycling movement in 
California. In 1990, Harrison was among the first rubbish haulers in 
California to institute a three-barrel residential curbside recycling 
service for rubbish, recycling, and yard waste. Recyclables are 
delivered to Harrison's strategic partner Gold Coast Recycling and 
Transfer Station, while yard waste goes to Agromin, which uses cutting-
edge technology to convert it into reusable soil amendments, barks, and 
mulches.
  In 2012, Harrison Industries is undertaking new efforts toward 
achieving its goal of ``Zero Waste.''
  Harrison Industries has won many awards in recognition of its 
financial support of local non-profit organizations and community 
cultural events.
  Of the more than 150 non-profit organizations Harrison Industries has 
supported over the past eight decades, its substantial donations and 
support include: The E.J. Harrison Family Youth Center--the future home 
of the Saticoy branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura; The Myra & 
E.J. Harrison Room at the East Ventura Boys & Girls Club; the inner 
courtyard of the Museum of Ventura County; The E.J. Harrison Family 
Promenade at Ojai's Libbey Bowl; The Harrison Industries Classroom/
Computer Lab at the California State University Channel Islands' John 
Spoor Broome Library; the Ventura Cross; the Ventura Pier; Ventura 
County Fairgrounds; and, The ``Eagle's Nest'' at Carpinteria State 
Beach's Interpretive Play Area.
  Mr. Speaker, Ralph, Jim, Myron, and their families have been friends 
of my wife, Janice, and me for a very long time. I know my colleagues 
join me in honoring the Harrison family and Harrison Industries for 80 
years of business leadership, community service, and deep commitment to 
public service, and in wishing them continued success.