[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 40 (Friday, March 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING DANNY COTTRELL FOR LAUNCHING HIS OWN ECONOMIC STIMULUS IN 
                        ESCAMBIA COUNTY, ALABAMA

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 6, 2009

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise today to commend Danny 
Cottrell for his generosity in creating his very own economic stimulus 
package for Escambia County, Alabama.
  As a way to thank his employees and give back to his community, Danny 
gave each of his full-time employees at his pharmacies in Brewton and 
Atmore an envelope of $2 bills worth $700, and his part-time employees 
each received $300. They were asked to donate 15 percent to charity and 
spend the rest of the money locally at shops and restaurants. The $2 
bills were used so the community could see how the money circulates.
  The $16,000 that Danny distributed to his employees--the ``country 
boy's stimulus package'' as he calls it--has served as a wonderful 
example of generosity in these difficult economic times. Local business 
owners have noticed the $2 bills being spent, and one business owner is 
even saving the $2 bills to spend at Danny's pharmacy.
  As the Brewton Standard recently noted on its editorial page, Danny's 
stipulation that 15 percent of the money be given to charity ``is an 
example of the kind of generosity most needed right now, when many 
people don't have a lot of extra money to give to those in need.''
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Escambia County and, 
indeed, all of Alabama's First Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in commending Danny Cottrell for his tremendous 
example of generosity. I know his family, his many friends, his 
employees, and his loyal customers join me in praising his 
accomplishments and good deeds.