[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 30, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S3558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO PETER F. BURGER

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Mr. Peter F. Burger of Concord. Peter was recently named New 
Hampshire's Special District Advocate of the Year by the U.S. Small 
Business Administration. Currently practicing with the law firm of Orr 
& Reno, Peter's exemplary contribution to the small business community 
over the year made him the likely recipient of this award.
  I applaud Peter's commitment to the International Trade Resource 
Center of Portsmouth. He has made time over the past decade to 
volunteer his services and expertise to the center, teaching classes 
and taking clients on a pro bono basis. Peter's time spent volunteering 
has been crucial to the center's clients. Without his contributions, 
the ITRC would not have been able to offer competitive and complete 
services to New Hampshire's small businesses.
  New Hampshire's small business community is privileged to have such a 
dedicated member of their community. Peter has generously volunteered 
his time advising on numerous issues including trademark protection and 
licensing, contract issues related to e-commerce, financing, and 
mergers and acquisitions. Without the competitive edge ITRC and Peter 
offer to our State's small businesses, they would be at a disadvantage 
to their competition. I commend Peter on his dedication to the Granite 
State. It is an honor to represent you in the Senate.

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