[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 28, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING MR. TROPHY

  (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a small 
business in my district, a business I was proud to give an Economic 
Excellence Award to last week.
  Mr. Trophy, based in Red Bank, Tennessee, is a great small business 
which embodies the American values of hard work and success. Founded in 
1972, Mr. Trophy is still a family business. It is currently owned by 
Dorris Prevou and is managed by her daughter Linda Herrmann.
  A staple of the Chattanooga community, Mr. Trophy is well-known for 
both customer service and community involvement. Mr. Trophy has 
designed trophies, plaques, and custom awards for over 40 years, 
creating jobs while often weathering difficult times. Having run a 
business with my wife for 24 years, I can understand the challenges 
that have faced Mr. Trophy along the way.
  Not only has Mr. Trophy met these challenges, but they have found 
success with their business and have become a pillar of their 
community. I hope that you will join me in honoring Mr. Trophy for 
their well-earned Economic Excellence Award.

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