U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement regarding the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers' vote to approve a contract with Atlas Holdings, a possible buyer of the Kimberly Clark pulp and paper mill.

"The workers at the Kimberly Clark plant have stepped up to the plate in a big way with this vote. The strong support behind the agreement shows how serious the workers are about making the potential deal work.

"I want to see those good paying jobs in Everett long into the future and I offer my strong support as the two companies continue to work together to reach an agreement."