[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 13, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1266-S1267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO PC CONNECTION

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to PC Connection of Merrimack, New Hampshire, for being honored 
as ``Business of the Year'' by the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce. A 
major employer and important corporate leader in New Hampshire, PC 
Connection is a renowned worldwide business with a

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strong commitment to public service within the Merrimack community.
  For several years, under the guidance of Chief Executive Officer, 
Patricia Gallop, PC Connection has selflessly and steadfastly served 
the citizens of Merrimack. PC Connection provided volunteer leadership 
to generate civic awareness among area students. Contributions from the 
company enabled 2,000 young people to have a voice at the polls which 
ensured the success of the Kids Vote program.
  The accomplishments of PC Connection are too numerous to list. They 
recently brought over 1,000 of their employees and visitors together 
for a family day of innovative computer activities and collected 2,500 
computer components. The components will be refurbished and offered to 
non-profit agencies throughout New Hampshire.
  PC Connection is a true community leader and a friend to the people 
of New Hampshire. The management and employees of the company are a 
great asset to the citizens of Merrimack. It is both an honor and a 
pleasure to represent them in the U.S. Senate.

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