[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11532]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING KIA MOTORS FOR THEIR ONE MILLIONTH CAR 
                        BUILT IN WEST POINT, GA

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2013

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I come before you today to recognize a 
tremendous milestone for Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia: The 
completion of their one millionth car built in West Point, Georgia. 
This is a huge achievement for Kia Motors North America and for 
Georgia, as West Point is the first Kia automobile manufacturing 
facility on our continent.
  Beginning in November of 2009, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia has 
been rolling out cars and keeping over 11,000 Georgians employed. Using 
on-site and local suppliers, they've helped to grow the Third 
District's economy with quality manufacturing, excellent jobs, and a 
deep commitment to improving our community. Kia Motors Manufacturing 
Georgia's continued success led to a $100 million expansion in early 
2012, increasing their annual capacity to 360,000 vehicles. In fact, 
the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the Optima, is built in West 
Point, Georgia.
  One million cars in four years is a huge success for Kia and for 
Georgia. Kia's achievements showcase how great Georgia is for 
manufacturing and business, and I thank them for their commitment to 
improving our district's economy. I am honored that Kia Motors 
Manufacturing Georgia calls the Third District home and look forward to 
sharing many more milestones with them in the future.

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