[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2542]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


            IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE PATRICIA BLEVINS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Honorable 
Patricia Blevins of the Delaware State Senate, this year's recipient of 
Special Recognition from the Delaware Small Business Development Center 
Network for her efforts to champion small business growth in Delaware.
  As you know, small businesses have always been extremely important to 
the economic vitality of each State and to our national economy. Small 
businesses account for the majority of all new jobs being created 
daily, and provide opportunities for millions of people to earn a 
living and provide financial stability for their families. Through 
Senator Blevins' efforts and guidance, she has distinguished herself as 
a leader in the promotion of small business growth in Delaware.
  Throughout my years in public service I have consistently counted 
Delaware's small business community to be amongst the very best in the 
Country, and recognition of Senator Blevins by the Delaware SBDC 
Network, in my mind, confirms this belief.
  Senator Blevins' accomplishments and innovative leadership in the 
small business community have placed Delaware's business community in a 
position to rise above and meet the challenges of the future; I commend 
her on her receipt of this award and wish her continued success in her 
efforts.

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