[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 149 (Monday, October 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2237-E2238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SALUTING THE INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY OF JESSICA FERRETTI

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 16, 1998

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, every year, the National Women's Business 
Council sponsors the National Business Plan Competition. Drawing from a 
nationwide pool of contestants, the Women's Business Council honors a 
select group of young women from across the country. This year I am 
pleased to announce that one of my constituents has been chosen for 
this great honor. I am proud to salute the accomplishments of all the 
participants. Their efforts are a vote of confidence in our future.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a recipient from my hometown, 
Jessica Ferretti.

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Jessica has proven that the key to success is hard work, determination, 
and innovation. As a contestant in the National business Plan 
Competition, she developed a business plan for a company that would 
serve the needs of the community and the needs of her family. After 
watching her mother hunt endlessly for day care facilities for a family 
friend, Jessica notices a market niche and developed a plan to fill 
this void.
  Every family has different day care needs. And finding a facility 
that meets these needs can be a full time job in itself. Jessica hopes 
to capitalize on this growing need by proposing a company to locate day 
care facilities for families. Her proposal also includes an aggressive 
marketing campaign teaming her firm with local newspaper and Internet 
advertisers.
  Mr. Speaker, our nation was founded by confident individuals 
following their hearts and making their dreams a reality. That 
tradition is alive with America's youth today. Jessica Ferretti 
developed an innovative business plan that will meet her financial 
needs and also those of her community. For her innovative spirit and 
her desire to benefit her community, I ask my colleagues to join me 
here today in saluting the commitment and dedication of Jessica 
Ferretti.

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