[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

  (Mr. OLSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, this afternoon Jacqueline Taylor of the 
Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center Network stopped by 
to share a story about the American Dream.
  The dreamer's name is Derrick Harris. His company is called Soaring 
With Eagles. Derrick had a hard time making his company grow. He got 
advice about marketing and sales from Todd Scott of the local SBDC. 
Shortly after, Derrick was awarded contracts with the Pearland and 
Pasadena Independent School Districts. He now employs over 30 people.
  He said: I tell every business owner I meet to contact their local 
SBDC. Their assistance has made a huge difference in my business.
  That is the American Dream, and that is the local SBDC.

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