[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 69 (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING TONY JIMENEZ FOR BEING NAMED SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Tony Jimenez, President & CEO of MicroTech, for being named the Small 
Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Council of America, 
or SBCA. MicroTech is an innovative technology company located in 
Vienna, Virginia started by Mr. Jimenez in 2004. It provides a host of 
technology services--including cyber security, systems integration, and 
cloud computing--to the commercial and public sectors, serving more 
than half-a-million daily technology users.
  The SBCA is a nationwide nonprofit representing more than 20,000 
businesses in the retail, service and manufacturing sectors. According 
to the SBCA, the criteria for the Small Business Person of the Year 
award includes, ``dedication to small business in America as evidenced 
through promotion of a climate favorable to free enterprise, promotion 
of a positive image of American business through excellent business, 
civic or corporate leadership, [and] leadership in advancing the 
interest of small business in America.''
  During its short history MicroTech has won a number of awards from a 
host of organizations. Just a few of the many recognitions include: the 
Red Herring Global 100, which recognizes the most innovative tech 
companies in the world; the AFFIRM Award which recognizes the top 100 
most influential Hispanics in IT; the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ``Blue 
Ribbon Small Business;'' and the CRN Number 1 Fastest Growing Solutions 
Provider.
  In addition to being an award-winning business professional, Mr. 
Jimenez is dedicated to giving back to the community and he was named a 
Top CEO Philanthropist; received recognition from the Washington 
Business Journal for top-privately-held corporate philanthropist; and 
received the USHAA Bravo Award for good business practices and 
philanthropy.
  As my colleagues and I well know, small businesses are the economic 
engine of America, and MicroTech is a shining example. In its 8 years 
of existence Mr. Jimenez has created more than 400 jobs in 28 states. 
MicroTech is a shining success story and clearly demonstrates how a 
dedicated entrepreneur such as Mr. Jimenez can turn an idea into a 
successful business employing hundreds of Americans while serving as a 
tremendous corporate citizen in the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the value 
that America's small business leaders bring to our economy, and join me 
in congratulating Tony Jimenez for being named the SBCA Small Business 
Person of the Year.

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