[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 162 (Wednesday, October 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1944]
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 HONORING KAREN SAY, WINNER OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8(A) 
                    GRADUATE FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 26, 2011

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Karen Say, 
president of Saybr Contractors, Inc. of Tacoma, Washington, for 
receiving the 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Award.
  Each year, the Small Business Administration awards an 8(a) Business 
Development Program graduate the Small Business Administration Firm of 
the Year Award. The 8(a) Development Program is a successful program 
that is an essential instrument for helping socially and economically 
disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to the economic mainstream of 
American society. It offers business training, counseling, marketing 
assistance and high-level executive development.
  Karen Say founded Saybr Contractors, Inc., in 1997 by filling a 
narrow niche for upgrading underground storage tanks. Shortly after, 
Karen expanded her company to include construction, fuel systems, 
alternative fuels, sitework, and environmental services. Today, Saybr 
Contractors is a sizable woman-owned general contracting business.
  Prior to graduating from the 8(a) Program, Karen and Saybr secured 
more than $50 million in 8(a) federal contracts. The 8(a) certification 
will continue to help Saybr Contractors, Inc., grow its commercial and 
government business and thrive in a competitive business environment.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
please join me in honoring Karen Say, winner of the Small Business 
Administration 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Award.

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