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IN RECOGNITION OF KIMBERLY-CLARK'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY
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HON. MIKE GALLAGHER
of wisconsin
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 150th anniversary of Kimberly-Clark, a manufacturing and multinational corporation founded in 1872.
Founded in Neenah, Wisconsin, by John Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles Clark, and Franklyn Shattuck, the company's first business was operating paper mills. Over the years, the company became known for its innovation and expansion, and proved to be a top competitor in the industry. In the 1950s, with booming success Kimberly-Clark expanded internationally, opening countless operations across the globe. All throughout this period of expansion, the company continued to operate by the founders' core values of quality, service, and fair dealing. I commend Kimberly Clark's revolutionary manufacturing capabilities and their continued dedication to their work.
For the past 150 years, Kimberly-Clark has understood the basic needs of people by producing essential personal care products. Kimberly-
Clark's emphasis on innovation has evolved into one of the most successful stories of product development. Kimberly-Clark's creative passion has led to the invention of five of their eight major consumer product categories: facial tissues, paper towels, toilet paper on a roll, feminine pads, and disposable training pants. Through decades of expansion, Kimberly-Clark has countless well-known brands such as Andrex, Cottonelle, Depend, Huggies, Kleenex, Poise, Pentitude, Scott, and U by Kotex, that are a key part of life for people in more than 175 countries. I applaud Kimberly-Clark for their continued growth and success in the industry.
Since the inception of Kimberly-Clark, they have embraced the importance of authenticity, accountability, care, and innovation. Operating under their Code of Conduct, the team at Kimberly-Clark have committed themselves to making positive contributions to the people they serve around the world. I extend my sincere thanks to Kimberly-
Clark for their exceptional work and continued growth over the past 150 years.
Kimberly-Clark has been a pillar of the Fox Cities for generations, and I thank them for their work to continue providing good paying, stable jobs for Northeast Wisconsinites in the Fox Valley.
I invite all Members of this body to join me in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Kimberly-Clark. I offer my sincerest congratulations to the entire Kimberly-Clark team and wish them lasting success for the future.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 164(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 164(2)
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