[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 630]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING HONDA OF GREENSBURG

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2014

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Honda of 
Greensburg on receiving the EPA's Energy Star Certification for the 
second year in a row.
  This plant, in my home district, has met strict energy efficiency-
performance levels set by the EPA and performs in the top 25 percent of 
similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.
  The plant provides 2,000 jobs for Hoosiers and has spent more than 
$16 billion with suppliers in North America since 2008.
  This Japanese company thriving in Indiana is a shining example of 
what a strong trade relationship with international partners can mean 
for our local economy.
  The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing region of the world 
and a robust relationship with this region promotes economic growth, 
creates jobs and bolsters the American middle class.
  As members of Congress we need to continue to promote policies that 
provide for a strong trade relationship with our partners in Asia and 
in turn provide much-needed, good-paying jobs for the American people.

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