[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


COMMENDING LEICESTER CARPET SALES ON THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN WESTERN 
                             NORTH CAROLINA

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2011

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Leicester 
Carpet Sales on 40 years of successful business and commend them for 
recently committing to only selling products made by American workers. 
With that commitment, Leicester Carpet Sales became western North 
Carolina's first All-American flooring store.
  Leicester Carpet Sales was founded in 1971, by Mr. JB Snelson, a 
Vietnam veteran, and his wife. After starting the business in their 
home, Mr. Snelson and his wife moved the store twice to accommodate the 
demand for their expert craftsmanship and high-quality customer 
service. Mr. and Mrs. Snelson retired in 1995 and entrusted the store 
to their son Brad Snelson.
  After taking ownership over the company at the young age of 21, Brad 
Snelson kept his parents' tradition of excellent customer service. He 
moved the company to its current location in Asheville and opened 
another facility in Hendersonville.
  Leicester Carpet Sales has proven to be an important element in 
western North Carolina. By giving back to the community and helping to 
sponsor the Crossfire Christian Ministry, Mr. Brad Snelson continues to 
reflect Christian values in the family company. With his morals leading 
the way, the company recently announced its decision to exclusively 
sell American made products. Leicester Carpet Sales hopes this move 
will raise the morale for supporting American jobs, products, and the 
economy.
  Leicester Carpet Sales has shown extraordinary dedication to our 
community and has had an indelible impact in western North Carolina. I 
am proud to represent Leicester Carpet Sales and the Snelson family. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 40 years of this 
company and their remarkable commitment to their community and country.

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