[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 7, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E732-E733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID McKINNON

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2002

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
2001 winner of the International Franchise Association's Entrepreneur 
of the Year award, David

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McKinnon. As CEO and chairman of Service Brands International, Mr. 
McKinnon is dedicated to vision, leadership, perseverance, integrity 
and ethics.
  Mr. Speaker, this award is bestowed on someone who exemplifies the 
``entrepreneurial spirit'' that franchising represents. A person who 
demonstrates innovative management skills, is a risk taker and remains 
active in his or her community. David McKinnon certainly possesses all 
of these qualities. He has spent his career building, losing, re-
obtaining, and rebuilding a top quality franchise that now sets the 
standard for others.
  Mr. McKinnon started out his career with a small company known as 
Molly Maid. Today, the Service Brands International serves as the 
umbrella company for, not only Molly Maid, but also Mr. Handyman, 1-
800-DryClean, Wee Watch, Certified Restoration DryClean Network, and 
Fran Tech.
  This award should not go without recognition. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, 
I respectfully ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to David 
McKinnon for his outstanding achievements in business and in wishing 
him continued success.

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