[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 73 (Friday, May 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JORDAN WIRSZ

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jordan Wirsz for 
being honored by the Nevada District Office of the U.S. Small Business 
Administration as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
  Jordan began demonstrating his entrepreneurial talents at a very 
young age. When Jordan was 14 years old, he started his own aircraft 
brokerage firm. He began brokering helicopters and as a result of his 
business endeavors, Jordan started to fly helicopters when he was 15 
years old. At the age of 16, Jordan conducted and completed his first 
solo flight. He earned his pilot's license at 17 years old and he also 
earned his multi-engine instrument license. The following year, he 
received his commercial pilot's license. After obtaining his commercial 
pilot's license, Jordan decided to pursue another business endeavor. 
Jordan subsequently became involved with residential private money 
lending. Presently, Jordan at the age of 24 years old is the CEO of 
Diamond Bay Investments.
  In addition to his professional endeavors, Jordan also supports 
several philanthropic organizations and charities in Southern Nevada. 
He is very active with the Big Brothers, Big Sister's Program as well 
as the Candle Lighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. Furthermore, 
Jordan's first book about his professional experiences, The Maverick 
Millionaire, is due out in June.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Jordan Wirsz. His professional 
success and philanthropic pursuits are truly commendable. I applaud his 
efforts, congratulate him for his extraordinary success and wish him 
the best in his future endeavors.

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