[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3196]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO FRED B. KFOURY, JR.

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Fred Kfoury, Jr., as the 1998 Manchester Chamber of Commerce 
``Citizen of the Year.'' I commend his outstanding achievement.
  Fred is the President of Center Paper Products Company in Manchester, 
New Hampshire. His company employs forty-five people and is a fixture 
in the Manchester business community. He is described by his business 
associates as a very generous, thoughtful businessman. His company, 
that was passed on to him from his father, continues to grow and 
thrive.
  Fred has always tempered his business success with a great devotion 
to volunteerism. His own philosophy, ``Service to one's community is an 
integral part of his company's culture,'' has been readily apparent in 
his actions through the years. Fred has constantly maintained a record 
of service to his community that is highly admirable. He has been 
active in organizations from his college alumni association to the 
annual Christmas party for students and families at Notre Dame College.
  As a former small business owner, I understand the demands of running 
a business. I commend Fred for his diligent work in his business as 
well as the devotion he has shown to the community. Once again, I wish 
to congratulate Fred on being named 1998 ``Citizen of the Year'' by the 
Manchester Chamber of Commerce. It is an honor to represent him in the 
United States Senate.

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