[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 125 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S6291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING RED ARROW WORKSHOP

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, in the wake of the recent tragedy 
in Lafayette, I wish to recognize Red Arrow Workshop as Small Business 
of the Week in memory of co-owner Jillian Johnson, who lost her life in 
the July 23, 2015, shooting at The Grand 16 Movie Theater in Lafayette, 
LA.
  Jillian Johnson and her husband Jason Brown spent years ``planning, 
plotting, and scheming'' before opening Red Arrow Workshop in August 
2012. Jillian was well-known for her creativity, kindness, and 
generosity, which translated directly into the success of her family-
owned small business. Red Arrow Workshop is a locally owned-and-
operated gift, apparel, accessories, and toy shop showcasing a variety 
of products unavailable anywhere else in Acadiana. The shop also 
showcases the local, specialty t-shirt line Parish Ink--of which 
Jillian was a creative partner. After 2 successful years in Lafayette, 
she and Jason expanded their thriving business, opening a second shop 
on Magazine Street in New Orleans, LA.
  Beloved by locals and cited by many as an artistic staple in the 
community, Red Arrow Workshop hosts a thoughtfully curated, ever-
changing collection of American-made, fair-trade, handmade, and eco-
friendly items--including products of several talented south Louisiana 
artists. The shop's Louisiana-themed items are some of their most 
popular, with artistic representations of the Mississippi River and 
State silhouettes covering a collection of prints, paintings, stickers, 
and home goods. Red Arrow also sells a collection of quirky books, 
fabrics, and paper goods.
  It is my honor to designate Red Arrow Workshop as Small Business of 
the Week. Small businesses are created by entrepreneurs who not only 
have love for their companies, but also have love for their community 
members. Jillian and Jason have contributed to the Lafayette community 
with their earnest and enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit. Together we 
are all ``Lafayette Strong.''

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