[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 86 (Friday, June 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  HONORING JACQUELINE Y. SMITH AND DEBORAH L. DYOR AS SMALL BUSINESS 
                           PEOPLE OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ERNIE FLETCHER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2000

  Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, it's an honor to speak today on behalf of 
two women from Lexington, KY, who have been named Small Business People 
of the Year. Jacqueline Y. Smith and Deborah L. Dyor, have within a 
decade successfully turned their drug-research company, Central 
Kentucky Research Associates into a million-dollar company.
  These two women began their company in 1991 with a mere $50 and by 
1999 had netted sales of $1.6 million. It's an honor for me to 
recognize the determination and commitment these two Central 
Kentuckians have exhibited over the past 10 years. Their company 
conducts the tests required before the U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration approves new drugs or approves new uses for drugs 
already on the market.
  The sacrifices of these two women have been enormous, as they 
resigned positions and ventured out to begin Central Kentucky Research 
Associates. Their efforts are most worthy of the Small Business People 
of the Year Award.
  Small businesses are the backbone of a community and epitomize the 
entrepreneurial spirit that has long existed in our country. The hard 
work of small businesses owners, such as these two women, have allowed 
many generations of Americans to achieve the successes and rewards our 
nation offers to all its citizens. I salute Jacqueline Smith and 
Deborah Dyor for their dedication and drive, which has and will 
continue to benefit not only the people of Kentucky, but all of 
America.

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