[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING LAWRENCE L. KITCHING, JR. AND TRUTECH HEATING AND COOLING

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2015

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Lawrence L. Kitching, Jr. and 
TruTech Heating and Cooling, the recipient of our 2015 District of 
Columbia Small Business of the Year award. The award is given to an 
outstanding D.C. small business every year at our annual Small Business 
Fair.
  TruTech Heating and Cooling is a small business that was founded by 
Lawrence L. Kitching. Through hard work, determination, knowledge of 
his craft and excellence in performance, Mr. Kitching has grown his 
business significantly. Since opening in D.C. in 2012, TruTech Heating 
and Cooling has expanded its business into Maryland and Virginia. The 
business prides itself on quality craftsmanship, integrity and customer 
service. The technicians and professionals at TruTech Heating and 
Cooling are well-trained.
  Mr. Kitching, a native Washingtonian and graduate of William McKinley 
Technical High School, learned heating, ventilation and air 
conditioning at Lincoln Technical Institute and received his diploma in 
1997. After heading down the wrong path, Mr. Kitching decided to pursue 
a better life for himself and his son, and began working to improve his 
skills while in prison. After his release, he worked at a prominent air 
conditioning company in the D.C. area for seven years. Then, he boldly 
followed his passion to become an entrepreneur and left his job to 
start his own company. Mr. Kitching and his company are certified by 
the North American Technician Excellence, and are recognized as 
professionals in the industry.
  We are particularly proud that TruTech Heating and Cooling has 
provided such an essential service to the members of our community. 
Lawrence Kitching has succeeded in a tough, competitive business 
environment. In the process, he has become an inspiration not only to 
our local small businesses but also to anyone who has had a poor start 
in life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Lawrence L. Kitching, Jr. for recommitting himself to 
the pursuit of excellence and integrity and to TruTech Heating and 
Cooling, the District of Columbia 2015 Small Business of the Year.

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