[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10417]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         NATIONAL ROOFING WEEK

 Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, today I would like to recognize the 
National Roofing Contractors Association, NRCA, headquartered in 
Rosemont, IL, and support its efforts to designate the week of July 5-
11, 2015 as National Roofing Week.
  As the first line of defense against natural elements, such as rain, 
snow or wind, the roof is one of the most critical features of any home 
or business. Yet, despite its importance, it is often taken for granted 
until it falls into disrepair. National Roofing Week is a valuable 
reminder of the significance that quality roofing has on our 
communities and honors the thousands of contractors in the roofing 
industry across the United States.
  NRCA's 3,800 members, located across all 50 States, play a 
significant role in the installation and maintenance of roofing 
systems. With a vast network of roofing contractors and industry-
related members, NRCA handles a majority of new construction and 
replacement roof systems on commercial and residential structures in 
America. However, the organization's activities extend beyond its 
construction duties.
  National Roofing Week provides an opportunity to recognize the 
thousands of NRCA members and their commitment to supporting their 
local communities. As part of its outreach efforts last year, NRCA 
members worked together to raise funds and repair the roof for a local 
nonprofit organization that provides health services and housing 
options for mistreated and abused children in Chicago. I commend the 
NRCA and the vital role the organization and its members play in every 
community and I ask my colleagues to join me in acknowledging their 
contributions during National Roofing Week.

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