[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING EDDIE REYES, WINNER OF THE 2010 MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS 
                       CHAMPION OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Eddie Reyes, 
who has been named the 2010 Minority Small Business Champion of the 
Year by the United States Small Business Administration.
  Reyes, coordinator of the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) 
program at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Texas, will 
be honored at the Small Business Administration's National Small 
Business Week celebration in Washington, DC, May 23-25, 2010. Joining 
award winners from across the country, Reyes will be recognized for his 
personal successes as a small business owner, the contributions he has 
made to small businesses and the economic well-being of the country, 
and the special impact made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small 
business owners.
  Reyes works with UNT and state programs to reveal opportunities to 
bid on goods or services and helps small business owners navigate the 
procurement process. He also informs them on how to obtain 
certification as a HUB vendor. Reyes deserves many thanks for his 
outstanding achievements and continuing dedication to UNT and to small 
business.
  Reyes has received many notable honors, including being the first-
ever International Business Achievement Award Recipient by the Greater 
Dallas Chamber, the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of 
Commerce's H.U.B. Coordinator of the Year Award, the Pillar of the 
Community Award from the D/FW Association of Hispanic Contractors, and 
Small Business Advocate of the Year by Alliance Texas, among others.
  Reyes was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and continues 
to live in the area with his wife. He hosts ``Diversity in Action with 
Eddie Reyes,'' a business radio program that offers information about 
being a successful minority or woman-owned business.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today and 
congratulate Eddie Reyes, winner of the 2010 Minority Small Business 
Champion of the Year award. It is an honor to represent Reyes and many 
small businesses across North Texas in the United States Congress.

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