[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING KEITH LEVY OF ROYAL CANIN USA FOR RECEIVING THE CITY OF 
 ST. CHARLES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 2016 EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 
                AWARD--MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL CATEGORY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine, Keith Levy. He is the President of Royal Canin USA and is 
receiving the 2016 Employer of the Year Award, in the Manufacturing/
Industrial Category from the City of St. Charles Economic Development 
Department.
  Royal Canin USA is a global dog and cat food company which originated 
in France in 1968. In the United States, you'll find Royal Canin 
associates hard at work at the company's headquarters and manufacturing 
facilities located in St. Charles, Missouri. Royal Canin USA has 
created an inviting workplace for its employees with numerous 
incentives: family day for all associates to attend with their 
families, pet friendly offices where associates can bring their pets to 
work, take your sons and daughters to work day, and two off-leash dog 
parks outside its offices.
  Over the last year, Royal Canin USA has added 25 associates in the 
St. Charles office and 100 overall. It has expanded its office to add 
workspace for 90 new associates. Royal Canin USA honors the 
longstanding tradition of rewarding its employees for their dedication 
and work. Associates are eligible for bonuses and to be recognized by 
Royal Canin's ``Make a Difference Program.'' This program recognizes 
employees who have made a positive impact on the company.
  Royal Canin USA's dedication to the community is made evident by its 
involvement with numerous community leadership initiatives. Royal Canin 
provides dog food to the state's Puppies for Parole program, where 
offenders train shelter dogs. This training makes the dogs eligible for 
adoption, while positively impacting the inmates and offenders. Royal 
Canin also hosted an Advanced Puppies for Parole Gala, which was 
attended by the First Lady of Missouri. In addition, the dog food 
company donates food to a pet food bank called ``Rescue Bank.'' This 
bank distributes pet food to shelters in need across the country. Royal 
Canin USA recently held a local 5k run and walk with proceeds 
benefitting a local dog therapy association.
  I ask you to join me in recognizing Royal Canin USA for its 
accomplishment as the 2016 Employer of the Year Award--Manufacturing/
Industrial Category.

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