[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 30, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S7964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            NED HOMFELD WINS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge Ned 
Homfeld, who has been named Entrepreneur of the Year for 1999, by Ernst 
& Young, Mr. Homfeld was selected as the most outstanding company 
owner-manager from among 500 other exemplary nominees.
  Ned Homfeld, the president of Spirit Airlines, is the driving force 
behind the young company and its remarkable success in the highly 
competitive airline business. Spirit Airlines, a small air carrier, 
offers low cost jet service to some of America's most popular business 
and leisure destinations as well as underserved areas in need of air 
travel service.
  Before his involvement with Spirit Airlines, Mr. Homfeld was involved 
in numerous other operations including Ground Air Transfers, which 
delivered critically needed parts to automotive plants, and Charter 
One, a company that offered public charter day trips. Mr. Homfeld's 
drive for continued improvements in the airline industry is a testament 
to his hard work and devotion to the American public.
  Mr. Homfeld's continued dedication has not only served Spirit 
Airlines, but has greatly benefited the greater community as well. 
Spirit Airlines, providing safe, quality air travel at affordable 
prices, has been a welcome contributor to Detroit's and other cities 
across the United States, economic successes during the past decade. 
His creativity, perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit is an example 
to us all.

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