[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 77 (Tuesday, May 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF MR. KIRK FARRA, IN-SYNCH SYSTEMS

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                           HON. JASON ALTMIRE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 2009

  Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor America's 
entrepreneurs, those distinguished individuals who support our 
communities, drive innovation, and keep our nation strong. Small 
businesses bring fresh ideas to the table, develop resources to help us 
meet the demands of an ever-changing world, and make a meaningful 
impact on our neighborhoods. Entrepreneurs are responsible for 
providing 60 to 80 percent of all new jobs, giving them the potential 
to propel rapid economic growth and expand developing fields. Some of 
the country's largest companies began as start-ups in small offices, 
homes and garages exploring these new fields. Limited only by their 
imagination, these firms performed cutting-edge work in emerging 
industries that have become the very foundation of our society.
  As our nation and the world face the most difficult economic 
conditions in decades, entrepreneurs have the potential to lead us back 
to prosperity. The resiliency and adaptability shown by small 
businesses in past recessions demonstrate their capability to meet the 
challenges standing in their way and emerge stronger than ever. 
America's small businesses will drive the economic recovery from this 
downturn, and I remain confident that our economy will emerge stronger 
than ever. Times may be tough, but America's entrepreneurial spirit is 
tougher.
  To recognize the monumental achievements of our nation's small firms, 
the Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared May 17-23 as the 
46th Annual National Small Business Week. The House Small Business 
Committee is celebrating all our country's hard-working entrepreneurs 
by saluting the Heroes of Small Business, those men and women who have 
shown the strength, leadership, and resourcefulness that keeps our 
economy moving forward.
  I ask that you, Madam Speaker, and the entire U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in recognizing and thanking Mr. Kirk Farra for 
his tremendous accomplishments on behalf of small businesses. Mr. Farra 
is president of In-Synch Systems, LLC, a company that produces state-
of-the-art records management software for local law enforcement 
agencies. In-Synch Systems has rapidly expanded since its inception in 
1999 and is currently serving clients across the country. The company's 
top product is a records management system that allows law enforcement 
officers to access and share critical intelligence when they are in the 
field. In-Synch Systems has provided its products to government 
agencies for use in federally funded law enforcement programs that 
supply police agencies with critical software.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Farra has exemplified the remarkable 
accomplishments of which America's entrepreneurs are capable. This 
week, he will testify before the House Small Business Committee to 
share his story. I ask that you and the entire U.S. House of 
Representatives join with me in honoring him for the extraordinary work 
he has done for the small business economy. His efforts demonstrate 
that if given the right resources, America's small businesses can be 
the catalysts that lift our economy from the current downturn and put 
us on the road to recovery.

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