[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE T. WONG

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lawrence T. Wong and 
his associates at Arcata Associates, Incorporated for their being 
honored by the United States Small Business Association, as Prime 
Contractor of the Year for Region IX.
  Under Mr. Wong's leadership, as President/CEO of Arcata Associates, 
the organization has maintained its commitment to quality and 
excellence. The Prime Contractor of the Year for Region IX award honors 
the organization for the outstanding goods and services that they have 
provided the government and industry as prime contractors. Arcata 
Associates being awarded the Small Business Association Prime 
Contractor of the Year for Region IX award is a testament to this 
commitment. Mr. Wong's hard work, innovative ideas, dedication to the 
community and professional excellence has led to his being celebrated 
by the Small Business Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Lawrence T. Wong and his associates 
at Arcata Associates, Incorporated for their outstanding success. I 
congratulate them for the recognition they have so rightly earned, and 
thank them for their contributions to our Nation's economy and 
communities.

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