[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING CITY TILE AND FLOOR COVERING COMPANY'S 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2007

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Doug Young and City Tile and Floor Covering Company on its 50th 
anniversary. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee, store began with fewer than 
five staff and now has about 20 employees and 30 subcontractors.
  Doug's father, Andrew Young, was a partner in the business and 
brought Doug in as a partner shortly before he passed away. In 1978, 
after college and a tour in the U.S. Army, Doug became the sole 
proprietor of the business while in his late 20s.
  Today, Doug's son, Andrew; brother, Rule; and son-in-law, Jerry 
Clark, are future partners-in-training. Doug says the tremendous amount 
of trust that exists in having a family business is the way to go. That 
trust exists not only inside the business, but also for City Tile and 
Floor Covering Company customers, as well. Doug's family has provided 
any type of flooring you can imagine for current generations, their 
parents and grandparents.
  Doug lived down the street from me as we were growing up, so I have 
had the opportunity to watch and admire as Doug has developed his 
business and raised his family. Doug, I wish you and your family 
business many more happy milestones.

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