[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 56 (Monday, April 30, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S4040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SUSAN MEIDINGER

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the many 
contributions and services of Susan Meidinger of Aberdeen, SD. Susan is 
being honored this week as South Dakota's Small Business Advocate of 
the Year, an honor for which she is very deserving.
  Susan is a valuable asset to her community. She is a member of the 
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the South Dakota 
Society of CPAs and the Northeast Chapter of CPAs.
  While raising three children, she took on the challenge of starting 
her own accounting firm. Through her commitment and dedication to her 
clients, the firm flourished. Susan measures her achievements not 
necessarily in the success of her business, but moreover, by the 
measure of how she can help her fellow businesses and clients achieve 
their own personal successes. It is not surprising, therefore, that her 
services are sought after.
  Despite the demands of balancing the work of raising a family and 
owning a business, Susan is an active participant in her community. By 
regularly putting her skills and talents to work on behalf of local 
organizations, she strengthens local establishments and helps to 
promote growth and opportunity in the area.
  Susan's work with the Small Business Development Center is an 
excellent example of why she is being honored for her work on behalf of 
Small Businesses. By volunteering her time and expertise, she helps 
entrepreneurs to achieve their aspirations and avoid cumbersome 
pitfalls or missteps in their accounting practices. She offers advice, 
counseling, and mentorship that enhances opportunities for business 
growth and job creation which has had a positive impact on many 
families.
  It is with great appreciation that I join with the community, the 
businesses, the customers, and those who know Susan Meidinger, to 
congratulate Susan for being honored as a Small Business Advocate of 
the Year. I wish Susan enduring good fortune and prosperity in the 
continued pursuit of excellence.

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