[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 209 (Thursday, December 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF FANELLO INDUSTRIES IN LAVONIA

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 21, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my 
friends at Fanello Industries in Lavonia on their 20-year anniversary.
  Established in 1998, this company has supported businesses across 
various industries by providing them with stamped metal blanks and 
other assemblies that play a major role in production.
  When the company's founder, Vince Fanello, first opened his business 
in northeast Georgia, he understood that he was making a major 
commitment. Like many other companies, Fanello Industries began small 
and grew over time as a result of determination and diligence.
  By the time the company reached its fifth year, it expanded to 
include multiple assembly lines and utilized 100,000 square feet of 
space to house its tools and employees.
  Oftentimes, we forget the leap of faith that many people take when 
starting a business. For most business owners, passing the one-year 
milestone without succumbing to the defeats that come with a running 
business is a major accomplishment.
  Many small business owners, like Mr. Fanello, are providing jobs that 
don't require a 4-year degree to people. When I met with Mr. Fanello, 
he stressed the need for welders in his industry and highlighted his 
efforts in reaching out to the state prison system to provide work to 
recently released inmates so that they can build the skills needed for 
welding.
  My friends at Fanello Industries can look back at what they've built 
with pride--remembering that they persevered throughout their 20-year 
operation. I congratulate them and look forward to their continued 
success.

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