[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 78 (Friday, May 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E578]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING SBA CAPITAL REGION SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR 
                             CHRIS MARTELL

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                            HON. PAUL TONKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2019

  Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Chris Martell, 
President of Druthers Brewing Company of Saratoga Springs, on being 
named this year's Small Business Person of the Year by the Syracuse 
regional office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
  Founded in 2009, Druthers is a craft beer success story in New York's 
20th Congressional District. This thriving company has opened three 
brew pubs in our region in less than ten years, serving award-winning 
beer and inspiring all who take smart chances and invest their energy 
and passion into their work.
  On behalf of their many patrons and fans across New York's Capital 
Region, including those of us who enjoy their beer cheese and 
hamburgers, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chris and the 
entire team who make Druthers Brewing Company so special. I am honored 
to share the accomplishments of Druthers during National Small Business 
Week, and I hope that Chris's passion and vision ignite in us a renewed 
appreciation for supporting our local small business community.

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