[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 92 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
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            RECOGNITION OF FOUR OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LEADERS

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of MISSOURI

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 1996

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize four individuals 
from Missouri's Second Congressional District who are being honored by 
the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and by the city of St. Charles, MO, 
for excellence in their businesses and community-oriented projects.
  Mr. Bob J. Kirkwood, proprietor of Lewis & Clark's Restaurant and the 
Trailhead Brewing Co., has been named the 1996 Small Business Person of 
the Year by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. Through his hard work 
and leadership, Lewis & Clark's has grown into one of the most 
successful restaurants in the St. Louis area. In 1995 he opened the 
Trailhead Brewing Co., which is also experiencing phenomenal growth in 
its first year. Mr. Kirkwood has also been a leading advocate for other 
restauranteurs and small business owners through his work with the 
National Restaurant Association.
  Mr. Manuel E. Joaquim of Findett Corp. has been recognized as the 
1996 Employer of the Year in Manufacturing. Findett Corp. is a custom 
manufacturer of specialty chemicals for major corporations across North 
America. Under Mr. Joaquim's leadership, Findett's sales have increased 
rapidly over the past 5 years. His employees also participate in 
numerous civic and community projects around the St. Charles area.
  Mr. Jim Trenary of Jim Trenary Chevrolet has been recognized as the 
1996 Employer of the Year in Retailing. Trenary Chevrolet, which opened 
in October of 1993 with 12 employees, currently has 43 employees with 
plans to expand and improve its facilities. Mr. Trenary has been in the 
automobile business 29 years, and he has served on numerous civic and 
business organizations in the St. Charles area.
  Mr. Ray Pickett of Pickett, Ray, & Silver, Inc. has been named the 
1996 Employer of the Year in Service. Mr. Pickett's company specializes 
in civil engineering, land planning, surveying, and construction 
management for numerous types of developments. Pickett, Ray, & Silver 
has experienced rapid growth, while providing highest quality of 
products and services to its customers.
  Mr. Speaker, these gentleman and their companies are to be commended 
for their dedication to their customers, communities, and their 
country, I ask that you join me in congratulating them on these fine 
achievements.

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