[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING KERRIE HURD, DIRECTOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2023

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Kerrie Hurd 
for her many years of public service and congratulate her on her 
retirement as the Director of the Small Business Administration (SBA) 
in Seattle District Office. Kerrie's strong leadership, relentless work 
ethic, and steadfast commitment to the SBA's mission embodies the 
highest ideals of public service.
  During the pandemic when SBA COVID Relief programs disbursed funding 
to small businesses across the country, Kerrie worked to ensure no 
business was left behind. She advocated for Paycheck Protection Program 
(PPP) policy changes so Washington's Tribal Fishers and other tribal-
owned businesses could also benefit from the program. In addition, she 
drove efforts to identify and find local small businesses that were 
eligible for the SBA 8(a) program, helping small businesses grow with 
federal contracts. This included the strenuous process of reviewing 
industry association memberships and partnering with the state 
government. Her capabilities and dedication are also evident in her 
unprecedented accomplishment of organizing over $1.2 billion in SBA 
lending and willingness to work overtime to help small businesses be 
successful.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely thank and commend Kerrie Hurd for her 
service to the community. She is a great example of a public servant 
for us all.

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