[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 71 (Monday, May 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E921-E922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DARREL BOWMAN, THE 2011 SBA NATIONAL VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS 
                                CHAMPION

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Darrel 
Bowman, an entrepreneur, an advocate, a disabled veteran, and 2011 U.S. 
Small Business Administration's National Veteran Small Business 
Champion.
  The U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes Small Business 
Champions in a variety of categories, celebrating the important 
contributions made by these men and women as entrepreneurs, advocates, 
and community leaders. The National Veteran Small Business Champion is 
an individual both successful in helping to grow business, and mindful 
in working towards a stronger community.
  As the owner of Mynetworkcompany.com, Darrel has been a local leader 
in his field. Darrel's work providing technology solutions to the 
public and private sectors has earned him respect in the business world 
and has helped him build a reputation as a sharp and forward-thinking 
entrepreneur.
  Having served in the Coast Guard, Darrel brings a military 
perspective into his business activities and daily life. As a service 
disabled veteran, Darrel is both an advocate for and an example to 
those who serve our country in the Armed Services. His work supporting 
legislation to encourage the hiring of veterans is just one example of 
his efforts on behalf of active duty military, veterans, and their 
families.
  As the home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord and countless small 
businesses and technology innovators, our region is fortunate to count 
Darrel as one of our own. Individuals who are successful in business 
while remaining committed to giving back make our communities stronger, 
and serve as an example to others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
please join me in

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honoring Darrel Bowman, recognized by the U.S. Small Business 
Administration as the National Veteran Small Business Champion of the 
Year.

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