[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24261]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                     IN RECOGNITION OF LEE VETLAND

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that 
I rise today to recognize Lee Vetland, the Woodbridge Chamber of 
Commerce Small Business Person of the Year. As owner of Lee's Auto 
Body, Inc. in Avenel, New Jersey, Mr. Vetland has turned his business 
into a highly respected and successful enterprise.


  Lee's Auto Body opened for business in 1975 with three employees. 
Since that time, through his own industry, hard work, and a strong work 
ethic, Lee has seen his business grow to 21 employees. His efforts and 
commitment extend to other areas besides his entrepreneurship. Lee is 
the Chairman of the Board for Auto Body Distributing Company, Vice 
President of the Auto Body Shop Association in New Jersey 
(A.A.S.P.N.J.), a member of the Advisory Board for the Amoco Dealer 
Panel, and the Governor's Task Force on insurance fraud. While Lee has 
excelled in the auto body business, his expertise and knowledge have 
benefitted numerous organizations and associations throughout New 
Jersey as well.
  It is an honor to recognize Mr. Vetland's achievements and extend my 
congratulations to him for receiving the 2000 Small Business Person of 
the Year Award from the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce.

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