[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING JIMMY SEEMAN OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the amazing achievements of Jimmy Seeman of Dade City, 
Florida. Already exhibiting an entrepreneurial spirit at the age of 17, 
Jimmy runs his own 40-acre nursery, Gardens Wholesale Nursery.
  Jimmy began to take an active interest in the agricultural field at 
the age of 13 while working alongside his father at his lawn 
maintenance business. Starting by growing a few plants on the side, 
Jimmy eventually expanded his operation and opened his own nursery. 
Today Gardens Wholesale Nursery includes several employees and 40-acres 
of plantable land.
  Showing an amazing drive for personal growth, Jimmy has taken it upon 
himself to learn Spanish to better communicate with many of his 
employees, often waking at 3 a.m. to study and practice his Spanish. 
Jimmy has also taught himself to fix computers and install irrigation.
  With the support of his parents, Cathy and Jimmy, and his two 
brothers, Michael and Jacob, Jimmy has shown that neither age nor 
experience are required to be an accomplished businessman. Through hard 
work and dedication Jimmy has proven to his family and friends that he 
is well on his way to achieving remarkable success in his chosen field.
  Mr. Speaker, it is young men and women like Jimmy Seeman that should 
be congratulated for contributing to the American Entrepreneurial 
spirit. I look forward to following Jimmy's career as he runs Gardens 
Wholesale Nursery and wish him the best of luck in his future 
endeavors.

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