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




                      RECOGNIZING TOCE ENERGY, LLC

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, with the right tools, small 
businesses have the unique opportunity to drive economic growth and 
opportunity across the country, providing good-paying jobs in their 
communities. In energy-rich Louisiana, small oil and gas companies are 
no exception to this. This week I would like to recognize Toce Energy, 
LLC, of Lafayette, LA, as Small Business of the Week, for their 
commitment to spurring economic growth through the State's distressed 
oil and gas industry.
  In 1997, after many successful years in the oil and gas industry, 
Victor and Paul Toce teamed up to found their namesake Toce Energy, 
LLC, in energy-rich southwest Louisiana. Initially offering services in 
acquisitions of oil and gas properties, Toce Energy quickly expanded 
their reach into neighboring parishes, spurring growth in the local 
communities in which they operate.
  Today Toce Energy boasts operations in 18 parishes across the 
southern region of the State. Contracting over 500 vendors to support 
their operations in geology, geophysics, land, drilling, production, 
accounting, and legal services, the group provides scores of good-
paying jobs both in Louisiana's struggling oil and natural gas industry 
and across various industries which serve the sector.
  Congratulations again to Toce Energy for being selected as Small 
Business of the Week. Thank you for your commitment to Louisiana's 
energy sector and providing jobs for citizens of Louisiana. I look 
forward to seeing your continued growth and success.

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