[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 93 (Thursday, June 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
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          CONGRATULATING THE AL WEST COLLISION CENTER OF ROLLA

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Al West Collision Center of Rolla on their grand opening and ribbon 
cutting that took place on June 1st. Not only did they host a 
successful event kicking off the start of their business, but were able 
to raise money for local charities in the process.
  Over 100 people gathered at the Al West Collision Center to celebrate 
their grand opening. The cornerstone of the event was a raffle to win a 
Dodge Challenger, with one hundred percent of the profit going to two 
local charities. The first charity the raffle benefited is the 
Association of United States Army Wounded Warriors which supports 
wounded and severely disabled Army veterans and their families in the 
Rolla area. The second charity, the Greater Rolla Area Charitable 
Enterprise, assists needy families in a variety of ways from providing 
them with food to even helping pay the bills. I'm proud of Missouri 
small businesses who give back to their community such as the Al West 
Collision Center.
  For the money that was raised for local charities through their 
raffle, and to celebrate their recent grand opening, it is my pleasure 
to recognize the Al West Collision Center of Rolla before the House of 
Representatives and wish them the best of luck in their future 
endeavors.

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