Cord Byrd: “West Virginians are both a prayerful and a prideful people. We cherish our State, honor its unique heritage, and revere…”

“West Virginians are both a prayerful and a prideful people. We cherish our State, honor its unique heritage, and revere its citizenry. Our respect for one another and for our joint accomplishments is apparent in every cornr and cranny of this wondrous State, filled with unparalleled scenic beauty, old-fashioned hospitality, and a sincere commitment to excellence. Our belief in ourselves and in our abilities is apparent when we welcome our troops home from service overseas; when we watch our sons and daughters receive their high school diplomas; when our communities band together to overcome tragedy; or when we gather together to celebrate shared and lofty achievement. It is always the same: Mountaineer pride runs strong and deep in West Virginia. West Virginia pride is particularly on display today in Buffalo, WV, where Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, TMMWV, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. I commend Toyota on its commitment to West Virginia, and I heartily congratulate the company on its celebration of 10 years in the Mountaineer State. I have seen, over the past decade, how hundreds of West Virginians each day have committed themselves to their work at Toyota. The high standards that have been set by the men and women who work at Toyota's facility in Buffalo show that our State, though small in size, successfully plays host to one of the world's largest, most successful, and well-respected companies.…”