[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E130]
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                          IN HONOR OF BANK ONE

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bank One, 
this year's recipient of the Delaware Small Business Champion Award 
from the Delaware Small Business Development Center Network.
  As you know, small businesses have always been extremely important to 
the economic vitality of each State and to our national economy. Small 
businesses account for the majority of all new jobs being created 
daily, and provide opportunities for millions of people to earn a 
living and provide financial stability for their families. Through Bank 
One's teamwork and guidance, it has distinguished itself as a leader in 
the promotion of small business growth in Delaware by offering a 
valuable service and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  Throughout my years in public service I have consistently counted 
Delaware's small business community to be amongst the very best in the 
Country, and recognition of Bank One by the Delaware SBDC Network, in 
my mind, confirms this belief.
  Bank One's accomplishments and innovative leadership in the small 
business community have placed this institution in a position to rise 
above and meet the challenges of the future; I commend Bank One on its 
receipt of this award and wish it continued success.

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