[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S6466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING THE PAPER MARKET

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, Louisianians have a long history of 
embracing life and celebrating when the occasion calls for it. In 
particular, the city of Monroe is home to a paper and party supply 
store that provides all celebratory essentials. As the holiday season 
quickly approaches, I would like to recognize The Paper Market of 
Monroe, LA, as this week's Small Business of the Week.
  Amy Robinson has always been a celebration enthusiast, and from Mardi 
Gras to Christmas to crawfish season, she has found several reasons to 
celebrate every season in Louisiana. In 2010, Amy had an off-the-wall 
idea to track down the owner of her favorite local paper product shop 
to see if they would be interested in selling their profitable small 
business. After months of negotiating, Amy and her husband, Brian, 
became the proud owners of the popular local stationery store and set 
out with a new vision to create within the space a place in which 
members of the Monroe and West Monroe communities could come to plan 
their celebrations.
  Today, The Paper Market embodies Amy's personal motto to ``celebrate 
everything'' and is regionally renowned for providing specialized party 
supplies for all occasions, in addition to carrying a wide variety of 
home decor and gift lines with a Louisiana flair. Amy has also employed 
an in-house graphic designer to provide a one-stop-shop for her 
customers' celebration-planning needs.
  As we continue to celebrate National Women's Small Business Month, it 
is my honor to recognize Amy Robinson, her entrepreneurial efforts, and 
The Paper Market of Monroe for being selected as Small Business of the 
Week. Congratulations, Amy, Brian, and the entire Paper Market team. 
Thank you for your commitment to serving your community, and I look 
forward to seeing your continued growth and success.

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