Virginia Foxx: “bad economic news dominates the headlines every day. But back in the Fifth District of North Carolina, there are still…”

“bad economic news dominates the headlines every day. But back in the Fifth District of North Carolina, there are still success stories. Last month, the Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facility in Elkin, North Carolina, was recognized for more than 1 million work hours with no accidents resulting in lost time. This is an impressive feat resulting in Weyerhaeuser executives giving the Elkin plant the Senior Management Gold Award--an honor bestowed only 20 times in the company's 108-year history. I am pleased to recognize the hard-working Elkin employees at Weyerhaeuser for their impressive accident-free safety record. This accomplishment is more than a milestone. It is a reflection of a commitment to putting employees and their safety first. That's why, in a time of constant bad news, it's my pleasure to highlight a story of success. Congratulations to everyone at Weyerhaeuser of Elkin, North Carolina, and I hope to be back here soon marking your celebration of 200 million accident-free hours.”