October 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 170 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





IN RECOGNITION OF FISK JOHNSON'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL 
                 OF ADVISORS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2019

  Mr. STEIL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fisk Johnson, 
Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson & Son, Inc. For 133 years, SC Johnson 
has been a cornerstone of Racine, Wisconsin. President Trump was wise 
to select Fisk to serve on his Council of Advisors on Science and 
Technology. Fisk is a visionary. Fisk, now the fifth generation Johnson 
family leader of SC Johnson, has continued the family-owned company's 
tradition of adding good into the world.
   Fisk's passion to support his employees, to create great products, 
and to make the world a better place is evident in his work. SC Johnson 
has partnered with multiple organizations to tackle issues facing 
Racine. From working with Gateway Technical College to give workers the 
education and technical skills they need to obtain a good paying job, 
to ensuring homeless veterans in Racine have a safe place to go, Fisk 
continues to find ways to make our community stronger.
   Fisk's commitment to environmental sustainability has been 
nationally and internationally recognized. I recently met with Fisk to 
hear about the company's ocean conservation efforts. Through Fisk's 
leadership, SC Johnson partnered with Plastic Bank to give people in 
countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia the opportunity to run 
recycling centers to prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean. 
This not only addresses an important environmental issue, but allows 
residents of these countries to earn a living, move out of poverty, and 
support their families.
   These are just a few examples of Fisk's work in Racine and across 
the globe.
   On behalf of Wisconsin's First Congressional District, I thank Fisk 
Johnson for his continued work in our community and throughout the 
world. Congratulations on this appointment to the President's Council 
of Advisors on Science and Technology. Fisk's leadership and expertise 
will serve this nation well.

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