[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 162 (Wednesday, October 26, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H7081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        OAK RIDGE OFFICE SUPPLY

  (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to talk about a successful 
business in Tennessee's Third District, Oak Ridge Office Supply. For 
almost 15 years, they have grown their business, weathered through 
tough times, and brought jobs to Anderson County. With 17 employees 
now, they are a great example of what hard work and the American free 
enterprise system can do. I ran a business with my wife for 24 years, 
and I know how tough it is.
  The free enterprise system has helped make this country the greatest 
Nation the world has ever known. It is those people who risk everything 
to start their own businesses and pursue their dreams that drive our 
economy.
  I was glad to give Oak Ridge Office Supply my very first Economic 
Excellence Award last week, and I will continue to hand out these 
awards as I recognize businesses in east Tennessee that embody the idea 
of hard work and success.

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