[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
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  CELEBRATION OF THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED 
                               EXECUTIVES

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                            HON. TOM BLILEY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, today I celebrate the 35th anniversary of 
the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Chapter 12 in Richmond, 
Virginia, SCORE is a group of experienced executives who volunteer 
their time to help entrepreneurs start up and run a business.
  Richmond's SCORE Chapter 12 was established in April 1965 by the U.S. 
Small Business Administration. Since then, these elder statesmen of 
central Virginia's small business community have been a resource for 
small business entrepreneurs, serving as mentors and advisors to the 
small business community. SCORE Chapter 12 volunteers have conducted 
over 30,000 free counseling sessions and led business workshops 
attended by over 10,000 individuals since its establishment 35 years 
ago. SCORE has made a significant contribution to the economic well 
being and quality of life in Richmond.
  I commend the men and women of SCORE Chapter 12 who volunteer their 
time and expertise to improve and foster the growth of small business 
in central Virginia.

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