[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JACK FARIS

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2006

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, America was built by entrepreneurs. We 
wouldn't be the powerhouse we are without the millions of people who 
had an idea, grew that idea, and turned that idea into a business. In 
America small business owners create the most jobs and drive economic 
growth.
  Today I want to honor someone who has fought for those entrepreneurs. 
As president and CEO of the National Federation of Independent 
Business, Jack Faris has been a tireless advocate on behalf of small 
business owners. He understands the pressures facing our entrepreneurs 
and he has fought to be certain America doesn't stifle the freedom that 
gives so many the opportunity to go out and build a business. Jack 
Faris believes in dreaming big dreams and turning those into reality.
  Jack knows our prosperity and our freedom are tied to a thriving 
small business community and he's never shied away from making certain 
policymakers understand that fact.
  Even though Jack is retiring as president and CEO of the NFIB, we 
know he'll continue to support our small businesses. We thank him for 
his work on behalf of such a worthy cause.

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