[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING TYLER KEMP ON BEING NAMED THE 2026 MISSOURI SMALL BUSINESS 
                           PERSON OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. MARK ALFORD

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2026

  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tyler Kemp, owner 
and CEO of MK Machining, on being named the 2026 Missouri Small 
Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 
This is an outstanding achievement, and one that reflects Tyler's hard 
work, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
  Based in Mid-Missouri, MK Machining represents the very best of 
American manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Through innovation, 
precision, and a dedication to quality, Tyler has built a company that 
not only contributes to our local economy but also supports the skilled 
workforce that keeps Missouri competitive and growing.
  As a Member of the House Committee on Small Business, I have seen 
firsthand the critical role small businesses play in driving job 
creation, strengthening local communities, and powering our Nation's 
economy. Business leaders like Tyler Kemp embody the entrepreneurial 
spirit that makes our country so strong.
  I congratulate Tyler, his family, and the entire MK Machining team on 
this well-deserved recognition. Missouri is proud of his success, and I 
look forward to seeing his continued impact in the years ahead.

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