[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO CAROLYN STEPHENS

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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 Carolyn Stephens by entering her 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 Carolyn 
Stephens, Managing Partner for Jerolyn Enterprises, for her 
achievements in small business throughout the Las Vegas community.
  Carolyn Stephens moved to Las Vegas after receiving her Bachelor's 
Degree from the University of Georgia. She used her experience to 
acquire a job as Director for the Health Care Division of Manpower 
Temporary Services. After this, Carolyn established a business of her 
own called Information Products, Inc., which supplied computer and copy 
paper to local businesses. Gerald (Jerry), Carolyn's husband and 
business partner, has supported her in her business endeavors. 
Together, the Stephens opened Lazer Graphics in 1985, putting their 
business on the cutting edge of digital technology as the first company 
in Las Vegas to turn computer graphics into high-resolution output film 
for businesses. She demonstrated her leadership for small business 
issues when she was appointed to serve as a delegate to the 1995 White 
House Conference on Small Business.
  Discovering the need to connect other local woman business owners, 
Carolyn published the Women's Yellow Pages of Southern Nevada from 1993 
to 1995. Carolyn has worked tirelessly to champion the advancement of 
women in business. For her work and dedication, she has received 
numerous awards and achievements including being the first recipient of 
the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Circle of Excellence Award. She was 
also honored with the American Red Cross Clara Barton Medal of 
Excellence, the American Heart Association Heart of Gold, and the 
Soroptimist International Women Helping Women Award. Moreover, the 
Small Business Administration has recognized her with the SBA's Women 
Business Advocate Award.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Carolyn Stephens and would like to 
recognize her accomplishments within the Las Vegas community. I would 
also like to congratulate her on receiving recognition as the Women in 
Business Champion of the Year for the 2008 Small Business Awards.

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