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Ted Budd was mentioned in HONORING MOUNTAIRE FARMS..... on page E907 covering the 1st Session of the 117th Congress published on Aug. 20, 2021 in the Congressional Record.

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HONORING MOUNTAIRE FARMS

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HON. TED BUDD

of north carolina

in the house of representatives

Friday, August 20, 2021

Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mountaire Farms and their enduring tradition of business excellence.

The family-owned poultry farm and processing company is the fourth largest in the nation, boasting a storied presence within North Carolina. Despite their scale, Mountaire has continued to cultivate a reputation for family values, business success, and giving back to local communities.

Aligned with a 2019 expansion in Chatham County, Mountaire features newly opened plant operations in Siler City, NC, the largest city in the county, and a portion of the 13th District that I have the pleasure of representing. The project represented a $170 million investment, generating county tax revenue and creating over 1,000 jobs.

Partnering with over 500 growers and employing over 1,500 workers in Siler City, Mountaire's economic footprint is essential to the region. Statewide, Mountaire is an economic powerhouse employing over 5,000 employees and processing over 840,000 chickens on any given day, and is a major asset to North Carolina agriculture, the state's largest industry.

While continuing to increase production capacity and growing their business, Mountaire has remained focused on what really matters: the community they set up shop in. Through initiatives like Mountaire Cares, their annual Thanksgiving for Thousands drive, scholarships, and other community service projects, they are deeply invested in improving the quality of life for Chatham County residents.

Through it all, Mountaire embodies their core commitment ``to be good stewards of all the assets God has entrusted to us.'' This includes caring for employees, neighbors, customers, and others by doing business the right way and by prioritizing people over mere profits.

Please join me in commending Mountaire Farms on a job well done.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 148

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