[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27612]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING DANIEL FUNDERBURK

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Daniel 
Funderburk of Ft. Worth, Texas for being selected as a finalist in the 
fourth annual TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
  The TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes high-
school entrepreneurs for their successes in business. To be eligible, a 
high school student must run a business for at least a year. These 
students are the best of the applicants who applied and their talent, 
leadership, time management and commitment are remarkable. Finalists 
are eligible for a series of scholarships valued up to $20,000.
  One of those finalists was Daniel Funderburk, a senior at Grace 
Preparatory Academy. Mr. Funderburk started X-Press Cuts Lawn Service 
with his brother in the summer of 2002 at the age of 15. The business 
grew over the years from mowing local neighborhood lawns to expanding 
into new neighborhoods to eventually adding a commercial customer. Mr. 
Funderburk's focus has always been on doing quality work and being 
reliable. His target market has been those who are not able to take 
care of their own lawn, either by old age and disabilities, lack of 
proper equipment, or simply not enough time. In most cases this means 
he serves the elderly and occasional business person. He plans to 
continue to grow his business through targeted advertising. So far in 
2005 X-Press Cuts Lawn Service has earned $15,000 in revenue.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Daniel Funderburk for his 
efforts and for his success in business at such a young age. His 
dedication and commitment to helping others serve as an inspiration to 
all.

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