[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHAUNDELL NEWSOME

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor Shaundell Newsome by entering his name in the Congressional 
Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the 
United States Congress since 1873. Today I pay tribute to Shaundell 
Newsome, President and CEO of Newsome Marketing Enterprises, for his 
role in promoting excellence in small business throughout the Las Vegas 
community.
  At the age of 14, Shaundell began his love for marketing while he was 
attending the High School of Graphic Communication Arts. While he 
served 10 years in the United States Air Force, he greatly enhanced his 
communication skills by becoming the Morale Welfare and Recreations 
Coordinator for his squadron. Following his service in the military, 
Shaundell joined Station Casinos' Marketing Department, where he helped 
to successfully launch the company's popular Boarding Pass Rewards 
Program. He then went on to serve as the marketing director at Sante Fe 
Station. Looking for a way to focus his attention on providing 
practical yet ``outside the box'' marketing solutions for small 
businesses, Shaundell founded Newsome Marketing Enterprises in 2006.
  While working to continue his newly established marketing firm, 
Shaundell was often recognized for his efforts to create professional 
opportunities for others, particularly in the minority-business 
community. As a board member for the 100 Black Men of Las Vegas, he 
focused on creating new economic development opportunities for the non-
profit organization. He also worked with Valley Center Opportunity Zone 
(VCOZ) to assist small minority businesses within the enterprise zone 
by presenting workshops, including his well-known ``Marketers 
Anonymous--A 12 Step Plan''. He often shares his expertise by giving 
personal consultation to various organizations and businesses. 
Shaundell also works closely with the Urban Chamber of Commerce and the 
North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, playing a vital role in advocating 
for small businesses.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Shaundell Newsome and would like 
to recognize his small-business accomplishments within the Las Vegas 
community. I would also like to congratulate him on receiving the 
Minority Small Business Champion of the Year for the 2008 Small 
Business Awards.

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