[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13433]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION

  (Mr. COLLINS of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Jackson Electric 
Membership Corporation on its 75th anniversary. This year, Jackson EMC 
will mark 75 years of providing reliable, affordable energy to homes 
and businesses throughout 10 Georgia counties.
  The Jackson EMC has the distinction of being the largest electric 
cooperative in the State of Georgia and the second-largest in the 
United States. While Jackson EMC has grown exponentially since its 
founding in 1938, it continues to offer its original membership fee of 
only $5. Today, Jackson EMC serves more than 210,000 meters and 
benefits its members with rates substantially below the State and 
national average.
  While I am sorry to miss the 75th anniversary celebration, I want to 
extend my congratulations and best wishes to all Jackson employees and 
members, which include myself. May the next 75 years bring even more 
innovation and continued success in providing affordable energy needed 
to fuel Georgia's economy.

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