[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E728]
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 TRIBUTE TO MARSHA SERLIN, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, UNITED SCRAP METAL, 
                                  INC.

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 1996

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to an outstanding business 
person, Ms. Marsha Serlin, president and founder of United Scrap Metal 
of Cicero, IL, who was recently named ``1996 Small Business 
Subcontractor of the Year'' by the U.S. Small Business Administration 
Midwest Region.
  In 1978, Ms. Serlin, a young woman with two small children launched 
United Scrap Metal with $200 and a rented truck. At the time, it was 
the only company of its kind owned by a woman in the United States, 
but, through Ms. Serlin's hard work, it quickly grew into one of the 
bigger scrap metal scavenger services in the Chicago area. The company 
now enjoys annual revenue in excess of $40 million per year.
  According to Mr. Richard Gory of the Andrew Corp., Ms. Serlin's 
client, who nominated her for this honor: ``We have experienced 
consistent and unparalleled service, attention to detail, and superior 
bottom-line results from United Scrap Metal. The success of this 
company is directly attributable to the owner's unique ability to meet 
the complex needs and requirements of the industry in an extremely 
efficient and effective manner.''
  In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Ms. Serlin is a tireless 
contributor to her community. She is on the board of the United Way/
Community Chest, a member of the board of governors of the Chamber of 
Commerce, an executive board member of the Boy Scouts of America, and 
serves on the board of directors of Symphony of the Shores, and CARE, 
Inc.
  In addition, Ms. Serlin serves on the board of directors of MRC 
Polymers, Inc., the Planning Commission Board for Cicero, is a past 
board member of the Cicero Education Committee and was a founding 
member of the Adopt a Homeroom program.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Ms. Serlin on receiving this impressive 
honor, and extend to her my best wishes for continued success in 
business and in her community.

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