[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14433-14434]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING CARLISLE BELTS ON THE SALE OF ITS ONE BILLIONTH POWER 
                           TRANSMISSION BELT

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate auto part 
manufacturer, Carlisle Belts of Springfield, Missouri, on reaching the 
milestone sale of its one billionth power transmission belt.
  As a staple of Springfield since 1959, this is not only a triumph for 
Carlisle, but for the entire community. Each of its belts is American 
made and represents a dedicated team of engineers, technicians, and 
craftsmen that take pride in their product. This rare achievement 
represents the sound efficiency of Carlisle employees through more than 
five decades, and is an example of exemplary hard work--commonplace 
among the people of southwest Missouri.

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  On September 26th, Carlisle will celebrate this momentous occasion 
with festivities for workers--current and retired--and their families. 
It is my pleasure to help recognize Carlisle for this great achievement 
and wish its workers a joyous and well-earned celebration of their 
success. By creating jobs, delivering top-class products, and 
exhibiting exemplary work ethic for more than 50 years, Carlisle and 
its manufacturing team have made southwest Missouri a better place to 
live. It makes me proud to serve them, and all of Missouri's Seventh 
Congressional District.

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