[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 94 (Tuesday, July 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: July 19, 1994]
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COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF 
                                MICHIGAN

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                             HON. BOB CARR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 19, 1994

  Mr. CARR of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 25th 
anniversary of the Small Business Association of Michigan [SBAM]. This 
fine organization provides assistance and guidance to small businesses 
across the State of Michigan--businesses which are the engine of job 
creation in today's ever-evolving economy.
  SBAM was founded 25 years ago by Dick Sanford, with the purpose of 
serving the small businesses of southwestern Michigan. The organization 
quickly grew, adding members from across the State, to a membership 
today of over 7,200. In addition to coordinating legislative action at 
the State and national levels, SBAM provides a number of valuable 
services to its members, including: a small business lending program; 
educational programs; unemployment insurance consulting; a check 
recovery program; payroll services; and informative publications like 
the ``Small Business Barometer'' and the ``Journal of Small Business''.
  SBAM should also be praised for the successes of its leadership. SBAM 
president Gary Woodbury was one of eleven commissioners appointed by 
President Clinton to oversee the 1995 White House Conference on Small 
Business.
  I ask you to join me today in honoring the Small Business Association 
of Michigan, as its members gather for their annual meeting on Mackinaw 
Island this week, for its contributions to the strength and vitality of 
Michigan's small businesses.

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