[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6220-S6221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING PARADISE OUTFITTERS, LLC

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, as I continue to honor the success 
and contributions of the small business community in the United States, 
I would like to honor the work of Paradise Outfitters, LLC, located in 
Venice, LA, as this week's Small Business of the Week.
  Paradise Outfitters, LLC, has become a premier deep sea charter 
fishing company, not only in Louisiana but throughout the entire gulf 
region. Captain Hunter Caballero opened his doors

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almost a decade ago, following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. An 
accomplished angler who holds the Louisiana State record for big eye 
tuna, Captain Caballero's work has been featured in Saltwater 
Sportsman, Louisiana Sportsman, the Waterman's Journal, among others. 
Captain Caballero started with only one boat and a small crew but now 
has a fleet of 4 boats, employs 4 captains, and a crew of roughly 10 to 
20 individuals, depending on the fishing season. Paradise Outfitters 
delivers essential services in fishery management while contributing to 
the commercial and economic development essential to keeping Louisiana 
competitive.
  I am proud to support Louisiana's reputation as the ``Sportsman's 
Paradise,'' and companies like Paradise Outfitters, LLC, provide 
unparalleled services that help Louisiana uphold that moniker. In the 
wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and even during the BP oilspill in 
2010, Captain Caballero and his crew continued providing a significant 
boost to our State's irreplaceable tourism industry and have allowed us 
to showcase the unique and wonderful fishing opportunities that only 
Louisiana can provide.
  I would like to congratulate Paradise Outfitters, LLC, once more and 
thank their team for the services they have provided throughout our 
State's most challenging times. I look forward to seeing their 
continued success and applaud them for giving people the unique 
experiences one can only find in Louisiana.

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