[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 58 (Friday, May 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF CARL L. WHATLEY, JR., 2006 ALABAMA STATE SMALL 
                      BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Mr.  ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Carl Whatley, Jr., of Montgomery, Alabama. The United States Small 
Business Administration recently recognized Mr. Whatley, Founder and 
CEO of ProEthic Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as the Alabama State Small 
Business Person of the Year during Small Business Week 2006.
  Mr. Whatley began his career in the industry by working as a salesman 
for major pharmaceutical firms. In 2001, after nineteen years of 
working for other companies, he founded Pro Ethic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
The business was created to focus on selling specialty pharmaceuticals 
that larger companies considered insignificant. Mr. Whatley's company 
has grown from five to 113 employees, expanding from one to 15 products 
that it now acquires, develops and markets in 31 states. ProEthic 
Pharmaceuticals has seen revenues rise from $1.2 million in 2002 to $25 
million in 2005.
  National Small Business Week recognizes outstanding small business 
owners for their personal achievements and contributions to our 
nation's economy. Mr. Whatley is a dedicated individual whose hard work 
warrants congratulations.

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