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“CONGRATULATING GOLD EAGLE CO. OF CHICAGO FOR RECEIVING THE PRESIDENT'S ``E'' AWARD” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E765 on May 10, 2012.
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CONGRATULATING GOLD EAGLE CO. OF CHICAGO FOR RECEIVING THE PRESIDENT'S
``E'' AWARD
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HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the owners and employees of the Gold Eagle Company of Chicago, Illinois. On May 17, 2012, they will receive the prestigious President's ``E'' Award from the Department of Commerce. The ``E'' Award is presented to select American companies that demonstrate excellence in their ability to export American goods abroad. I appreciate the work of the employees and management at this company who have demonstrated leadership and resilience over the past several years.
Creative and successful in its business growth model, Gold Eagle utilizes innovative international marketing strategies that have led to four years of dynamic export expansion. Moreover, Gold Eagle has demonstrated its ability to overcome export barriers, selling its products in more than 75 countries and five continents. To reward rising global sales and its commitment to entering international markets, the Department of Commerce will recognize Gold Eagle at its 50th Annual President's ``E'' Award Ceremony. The Secretary of Commerce, John Bryson, will present the award. For strengthening America's trade portfolio and creating high-paying jobs, I commend everyone at Gold Eagle for their hard work in pioneering product development and market expansion.
Located on Chicago's Southwest side, Gold Eagle has been an unwavering stalwart of the local economy. The company, founded in 1932, is an industry leader in the manufacturing of automotive and marine engine additives, fluids, and cleaners. This is not the first time Gold Eagle's excellence has been recognized: the company was named by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as 2008's Manufacturer of the Year, and Chairman Bob Hirsh and Vice President Rich Hirsh were named Ernst & Young's Illinois Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2002. In its mission to create innovative chemical products that help ``protect, preserve, and perform,'' Gold Eagle has been committed to community development, sustainability, and employee satisfaction for over eighty years.
For their efforts in creating manufacturing jobs and providing quality products around the world, I am proud to have Gold Eagle in my district. I wish them my sincerest congratulations as they receive this prestigious award, and thank them for their efforts in driving export growth in this challenging global trade environment.
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