[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 95 (Thursday, June 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING PERRINE MAN PRESS

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, Idaho small businesses are the 
backbone of our economy and our communities. These small businesses not 
only employ friends and neighbors, but they showcase Idaho's creativity 
and values. Idaho small businesses provide invaluable goods and 
services and are an important part of the Gem State. These small 
businesses deserve to be celebrated for the integral role they play in 
our communities. I am proud to relaunch Support Local Gems, a statewide 
initiative, on June 9, to encourage Idahoans to support the small 
businesses that make the Gem State special. As a member and former 
chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and 
Entrepreneurship, I am pleased to honor Perrine Man Press as one of 
Idaho's Small Businesses of the Month for June 2023.
  Cory and Kenji Paulson started Perrine Man Press out of their home in 
2017 and opened a physical storefront on Twin Falls' Maine Avenue in 
the fall of 2020. The Paulsons grew up in southern Idaho and have 
always been inspired by Idaho's beautiful landscape and way of life, 
which Kenji hand draws on their product designs. Their signature 
design, the ``Perrine Man'' highlights their hometown's iconic 
landmark: the Perrine Bridge.
  Perrine Man Press' mission is more than simply selling good tees, but 
about ensuring every customer knows they are ``made for more.'' Perrine 
Man Press is committed to reminding everyone they are incredibly 
valuable and giving back to great causes.
  Congratulations to Cory and Kenji Paulson and all of the employees at 
Perrine Man Press for being selected as an Idaho Small Business of the 
Month for June 2023. You are an outstanding example of what it means to 
be one of Idaho's Local Gems. You make our great State proud, and I 
look forward to your continued growth and success.

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