[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 73 (Friday, May 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO TAMMY MATHEWS

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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 Mrs. Tammy Mathews, 
who has been named the Small Business Association's Small Business 
Person of the Year for the State of Nevada.
  Tammy, the owner of Puppy Enterprises Dog Salon and Bakery and Small 
Town Dog Vacation Villas, turned a $50,000 Small Business Association 
loan into two successful businesses which have flourished over the past 
several years. Between the two businesses, Tammy's staff consists of 
more than 20 employees, has a client base of over 1,000 customers, and 
projected gross sales of nearly $1,000,000. Tammy's company has 
garnered widespread press attention and her novel approach to pet care 
has ensured continued patronage from her many clients. Tammy uses her 
company's success as a vehicle to give back to the community she serves 
and has worked to raise money to place shelter dogs and abandoned dogs 
in permanent homes. In addition to the recognition she received from 
the Small Business Association, Tammy was also named a 2004 finalist 
for the most innovative company of the year for the Stevie Awards for 
Women Entrepreneurs.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Tammy Mathews. Her innovative 
spirit and hard work are commendable and I wish her every continued 
success.

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