[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13536]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2017

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hensel Phelps 
Construction Company for receiving the 2017 Secretary of Defense 
Employer Support Freedom Award. This prestigious award is given to only 
a handful of firms out of over 3,000 applicants in order to recognize 
their support of National Guard and Reserve employees. This is truly a 
remarkable achievement that speaks to Hensel Phelps' care for our 
service members.
  Hensel Phelps is a thriving, international corporation that was 
founded in Greeley, Colorado in 1937. Over the last 80 years, this 
company has grown from a local commercial construction company to the 
prosperous international business it is today. They have created 
thousands of jobs and have made notable contributions to improve the 
communities around their operations, as well as their employees' 
livelihoods.
  Hensel Phelps is an excellent example of what enterprising and 
forward thinking businesses can accomplish in America's great economy. 
As a former executive there, I have experienced firsthand what a 
remarkable company it is. The skills I learned and experiences I had 
while at Hensel Phelps still help me to this day as I work to represent 
the people of Colorado's fourth district. The care given to their staff 
is exceptional, and they should be commended for their innovative 
spirit, employee ownership model, and commitment to supporting our 
troops. Hensel Phelps' inspiring success confirms that the American 
Dream is alive and thriving in Colorado and the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Hensel Phelps Construction 
Company for receiving the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support 
Freedom Award.

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