[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 97 (Monday, July 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S8297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CLD CONSULTING ENGINEERS

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to CLD Consulting Engineering, a recipient of the ``Business of 
the Year Award'' from Business NH Magazine. They have shown incredible 
success, ingenuity, and community service, virtues that are indeed 
worthy of recognition.
  CLD, a civil engineering firm, has specialized in public projects 
which benefit many New Hampshire residents. These projects include the 
transformation of Manchester's Elm Street into a more pedestrian-
friendly environment, improving the traffic pattern at the Mall of New 
Hampshire, and a new project to design Manchester's new two-mile long 
Riverwalk.
  In addition to engineering designs, CLD has had an extremely positive 
impact in the community. The firm has sponsored a Boy Scout Explorer 
Post, engineering competitions, high school internships, and mentoring 
programs at local schools. I applaud not only their business success, 
but also their dedication to serving their community.
  As a former small business owner myself, I understand the hard work 
and dedication required for success in business. Once again, I wish to 
congratulate CLD Consulting Engineers for being selected as a 1999 
Business of the Year by the Business NH Magazine. It is an honor to 
represent them in the United States Senate.

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