[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E849]
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                      RECOGNITION OF AARON SIMMONS

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2002

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Aaron 
Simmons, founder and president of TreePots, Incorporated, in the Second 
Congressional District of West Virginia. Mr. Simmons has achieved the 
title of Young Entrepreneur of the Year. The West Virginia Division of 
the United States Small Business Administration, a leader in the 
promotion and growth of our state, gives this award annually.
  Mr. Simmons began TreePots, Incorporated, with the idea of creating a 
planter to place around trees. Mr. Simmons' enterprising concept has 
provided a three-year corporate success for him. Mr. Simmons truly 
embodies the values that created the American success story: self-
reliance, hard work, perseverance and optimism. I commend him for his 
contributions to the West Virginia economy.
  Successful small businesses not only serve as the backbone of the 
economy, they anchor communities and promote civic pride. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in celebrating Mr. Simmons' tremendous 
achievement as the West Virginia Small Business Administration's Young 
Entrepreneur of the Year.

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