SALINA, KS. – Today, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) made multiple stops in Salina including Philips Lighting, Eaglecrest Retirement Community, the Salina Regional Airport and Schwan’s.
“Today, I had the opportunity to tour a world-class manufacturing facility right here in Salina. Philips is at the forefront of consumer innovation, and I am proud to have them in the Big First.
During my visit to Eaglecrest I talked with residents, including my former colleague Senator Ben Vidricksen, and learned about their Veterans Wall. While there I was presented with a Salina Bomber football that I will proudly display in my office.
I stopped by the Salina Regional Airport and met with Executive Director Tim Rogers. We toured their Control Tower, discussed the current status of the federal Contract Tower Program, and highlighted the great success and customer service of Seaport Airlines. I also was briefed about the upcoming “Jaded
Great Bend Municipal Airport manager, Martin Miller
Jeff Maes, Chairman of the Salina Airport Authority board of directors.
Thunder” training exercise. Jaded Thunder is a joint military exercise that involves approximately 1,000 personnel from the Air Force, Navy and Army units, as well as representatives of the U.S. Special Operations Command that will take place later this month.
Lastly, I was able to visit the Schwan’s global supply chain location in Salina. I learned about how they meet logistical and consumer needs using industry best practices – and by doing this, provide hundreds of jobs in the local community.”
“We appreciate having our elected officials visit our plant to see what we do and how actions by Congress and regulatory agencies can impact our business,” said Schwan’s Sr. Director of Government Affairs Alan Poff.