[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 147 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1783]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE FOUNDERS OF OUTSMART OFFICE SOLUTIONS, GEORGE PIEPER 
                           AND DAWN ACKERMAN

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the founders of 
OutSmart Office Solutions, George Pieper and Dawn Ackerman, for being 
honored with the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce's 2012 
LGBT Supplier of the Year Award. George and Dawn have dedicated 
themselves and their careers to creating and strengthening an economy 
that fosters equality for all people.
  George and Dawn founded OutSmart Office Solutions in 2007. They 
brought a combined twenty-three years of experience to provide office 
products that are environmentally sustainable and built a business that 
expands opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 
business owners.
  As a certified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender-owned Business 
Enterprise (LGBTBE), OutSmart Office Solutions partnered with Office 
Depot to distribute office furniture and supplies. Office Depot's Tier 
One Supplier Diversity Partnership enables OutSmart Office Solutions to 
provide the highest quality products and top-notch service to 
corporations and individuals while promoting workplace diversity.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize George Pieper 
and Dawn Ackerman. Businesses like OutSmart Office Solutions play a 
vital role in stimulating our economy and ensuring equality for all 
members of our communities.

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