[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 57 (Monday, May 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE ST. CLOUD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS PERSON 
               OF THE YEAR, BERNARD ``BROWNIE'' WILLIAMS

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 2, 2011

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the St. Cloud 
Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year, the Mark of 
Excellence, and the Entrepreneurial Success Award recipients. These 
individuals have stood out to the Chamber as ``those who have the 
courage to aspire to a higher level'' as business owners and community 
members.
  Bernard ``Brownie'' Williams opened up a chiropractic practice in 
Sartell, Minnesota in 1981. Like many business owners, Brownie ran a 
family business where he and his wife were the only employees. However, 
as the community grew and changed, the needs of his patients changed as 
well. Brownie currently runs a full health clinic meeting the whole-
body needs of the St. Cloud area. From family care to specialty 
therapies, Brownie is an image of what passion and dedication can 
accomplish. I congratulate Brownie Williams as the 2011 St. Cloud Area 
Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year.
  Miller Architects and Builders of St. Cloud is a fifth-generation 
business. Dan Miller, the current owner, was raised in the family 
business and today runs it as a one-stop shop for his customers. 
Overseeing everything from design and financing to construction 
management, Dan has a legacy that now serves the entire upper Midwest. 
I am proud to honor Dan Miller as the St. Cloud Area Chamber of 
Commerce Mark of Excellence Award winner.
  Especially in a tough economy, entrepreneurs are the oil to America's 
job and economic engine. John Schlecht opened up Crafts Direct after 
spending most of his career with other craft companies and supply 
stores. After a successful opening in 1990 and consistent growth 
despite the ups and downs of the economy, John is perfectly suited to 
be a model to other entrepreneurs and I'm pleased to praise him as the 
2011 St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Success Award 
winner.
  Mister Speaker, I ask that this body also congratulate and recognize 
these men and their businesses as examples of America's unwavering 
spirit of success. Brownie Miller, Dan Miller and John Schlecht are 
just three of the many businesses that are adapting and thriving in our 
Nation, and they all deserve our gratitude.

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