[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING CRITICAL POWER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month 
I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by 
highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. 
However, in honor of Veterans Day on November 11, this month I will 
honor a veteran-owned small business for each of the 10 days the Senate 
is in legislative session. The personal sacrifices made by America's 
veterans have protected the very freedoms and values that give each of 
us and our children the ability to achieve the American dream. The 
skills veterans learn as members of the military are invaluable and 
undoubtedly contribute to Idaho's flourishing veteran business 
community. I am proud of the sacrifices veterans have made to protect 
our country and that they are choosing Idaho to call home when they 
complete their service in the military.
  As your United States Senator from the great State of Idaho, it is my 
pleasure to recognize Critical Power Products and Services in Post 
Falls as the Veteran-owned Idaho Small Business of the Day for November 
14, 2019. Critical Power is owned and operated by U.S. Army veteran 
Will Alt. The company is a proven leader in backup power and cooling 
system recycling and redistribution. The company serves customers who 
want to dispose of and purchase backup diesel and natural gas 
generators, air-handling equipment, uninterrupted power supply systems, 
power distribution units, chillers, cooling towers, and raised access 
floors. The company provides its services to small regional firms as 
well as international Fortune 500 companies across all sectors.
  Alt opened Critical Power Products and Services in Post Falls in 
2018. Alt served in the U.S. Army for 5 years, which included multiple 
overseas tours attached to a multinational special operation team. 
Critical Power attributes much of its success to Alt's time serving our 
Nation, stating ``it ingrained professionalism, discipline, and 
dedication into his work ethic that is second to none.'' The company 
employs several veterans and even has a Fallen Soldiers Memorial in 
front of their 18,000 square foot Post Falls facility.
  Congratulations to Will Alt and all of the employees at Critical 
Power Products and Services for being selected as the Veteran-owned 
Idaho Small Business of the Day for November 14, 2019. You make our 
great State proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and 
success.

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