[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CHARLES W. KELLER

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Charles W. Keller of Meredith, New Hampshire, for the honor 
of receiving the 2001 New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year 
Award from the Small Business Administration.
  Charles is the president and CEO of C.W. Keller & Associates, Inc., 
of Plaistow, New Hampshire. His firm manufactures high-end retail 
display fixtures and executive office furnishings.
  He started his business in his garage in the early 1970's as a one-
person business. Since then, his firm has experienced steady growth and 
now employs 35 people, grosses more than $5 million annually, and has 
expanded its operation projects in Boston, New York, Washington, Los 
Angeles and the Middle East.
  Charles has been recognized by the Small Business Administration as 
an outstanding business owner who has worked diligently and 
successfully at building his firm. His talented staff and quality 
products have attributed to the success of C.W.Keller & Associates, 
Inc.
  Charles has been a strong supporter of the community at large and has 
served as a director with the New England Chapter of the Architectural 
Woodwork Institute, for five years. He is also a member of the National 
Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers. His company contributes to 
many charitable organizations including the American Cancer Society and 
the Diabetes Foundation.
  Charles Keller has served the citizens of New Hampshire with 
dedication and charity. I commend him for his success in his business 
and for his generosity to the charitable organizations in our state. It 
is an honor and a privilege to represent him in the United States 
Senate.

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