Your Washington – GA 14 – Desk
NAM and Ball Corporation Honor Rep. Graves for Supporting Manufacturing
Your Washington – GA 14 – Desk From Congressman Tom Graves the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) awarded Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by NAM member company Ball Corporation in Rome, Georgia.
“As a U.S.-based manufacturer with operations in Georgia, as well as around the world, we strive for economic growth that will allow our company, employees, customers and communities to thrive,” said Kevin Kohinke, Rome plant manager, Ball Corporation.“Congratulations to Rep. Graves, whose support of American manufacturing is vital to our community and our industry’s continued growth and long-term success.”
“With Northwest Georgia’s rich history of manufacturing, I’m especially honored to receive the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence,” said Representative Tom Graves. “Thousands of people in the 14th District support their families with good-paying manufacturing jobs, and I’ll continue to fight in Washington for policies that help manufacturing grow and flourish.”
“Manufacturing in Georgia and across the country is making a comeback,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Manufacturers are growing the economy and creating high-paying jobs in a sector that adds $1.32 to the economy for every $1 spent. Rep. Graves understands that leaders in Washington must advance policies that will continue to fuel this economic growth and has consistently supported manufacturers through his votes in Congress.”
Key Votes included in the Voting Record are selected by small, medium and large manufacturing executives who serve on the NAM’s Key Vote Advisory Committee. Additional information on theNAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence can be found here.
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