[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4448]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE NATIONAL BASS GUIDE SERVICE AS THE MOUNT VERNON-LEE 
       CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOME-BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, 2002

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to congratulate National Bass Guide Service on their 
recognition by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce as the Home-
Based Business of 2002.
  Founded by Steve Chaconas, National Bass Guide Service is a fishing 
charter operation on the Potomac River that specializes in largemouth 
bass. Since its foundation two years ago, National Bass Guide Service 
has tripled the number of fishing charters it provides. In addition, 
Mr. Chaconas has expanded into outdoor writing for four publications, 
giving more exposure to the sport of fishing.
  In addition to the numerous services they provide along the Potomac 
River, National Bass Guide Service is dedicated to contributing to the 
community. Mr. Chaconas has served as chairman and Master of Ceremonies 
for the St. Jude Children's Hospital Annual Bass Fishing Tournament, 
raising nearly $100,000 for the hospital. National Bass Guide Service 
has also donated fishing trips to the Hollin Hall Senior Center, the 
Recreation Boating and Fishing Foundation, as well as to churches and 
organizations for fundraising auctions.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, it is an honor to extend my warm 
congratulations to National Bass Guide Service for all of their 
achievements. The recognition by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of 
Commerce is well deserved. I call upon my colleagues to join me in 
wishing the National Bass Guide Service future success.

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