[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
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  A TRIBUTE TO MR. MARK LUPPI, WINNER OF THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION AND 
               DELAWARE FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVOCATE AWARD

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Mark 
Luppi--winner of the Mid-Atlantic and Delaware Financial Service 
Advocate Award. Mr. Luppi earned this recognition through his work as 
Senior Vice President of Citizens Bank.
  Mr. Luppi focuses his advocacy efforts on growth and small business 
leadership. In just a short time after expanding into Delaware, 
Citizens Bank financed 59 loans to Delaware small businesses. As you 
know, advocates for small business 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.
  Throughout my years in public service I have consistently counted 
Delaware's small businesses to be amongst the very best in the Country. 
Recognition of Mr. Luppi further confirms my belief.
  Mr. Luppi's accomplishments and innovative leadership in the 
community have placed Citizens Bank and many small businesses in a 
position to rise above and meet the challenges of the future; I commend 
him on his receipt of this award and I look forward to Mr. Luppi's 
continued success.

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