[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 68 (Tuesday, June 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E883-E884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL BUSINESS AND PAYING TRIBUTE TO THIS 
        YEAR'S SMALL BUSINESS AWARD RECIPIENTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2000

  Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have this opportunity to 
recognize several small businesses and small business leaders from my 
home state of New Hampshire. As we all know, small businesses in the 
United States serve as the backbone of our economy, accounting for more 
than ninety-nine percent of America's employers and employing fifty-
three percent of America's workforce. The role of small businesses, 
especially in New Hampshire, is essential in strengthening our economy, 
expanding opportunities for employers and employees, and providing 
goods and services that are second to none.
  This year, several individuals and businesses from New Hampshire have 
been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration for their 
exemplary contributions to the state. At the annual ``New Hampshire's 
Salute to Small Business'' dinner and awards ceremony, the following 
individuals and businesses will be honored for their overall promotion 
of small business and for their individual successes during the past 
year:
  Joseph C. Leddy, CEO of Work Opportunities Unlimited, Inc., in 
Stratham, will be presented with the New Hampshire Small Business 
Person of the Year Award;
  Carolyn Martin, of the Keene Sentinel, will be presented with the New 
Hampshire Small Business Journalist of the Year Award;
  The Belknap County Economic Development Council, in Laconia, will be 
presented with the New Hampshire Small Business Financial Services 
Advocate of the Year Award;
  Eileen Kennedy, of the Telegraph, in Nashua, will be presented with 
the New Hampshire Small Business Women in Business Advocate of the Year 
Award; and
  Secure Care Products, Inc., in Concord, will be presented with the 
New Hampshire Small Business Exporter of the Year Award.

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  Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased that Joseph, Carolyn, the Belknap 
County Economic Development Council, Eileen, and Secure Care Products 
have been recognized for their contributions to small business in New 
Hampshire. As a small business owner myself, I clearly understand how 
necessary small business is to our economy, our community, and, most 
important, to our way of life. New Hampshire is indeed fortunate to 
have individuals and businesses of this exceptional caliber as members 
of the small business community. I hope that the House will join me in 
extending our congratulations to this year's small business award 
recipients.

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