[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20681]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2006

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize one of the cities 
in my district, and its commitment to advancing the true ideals of the 
American Dream.
  Columbus, Georgia, was founded on the Chattahoochee River, and was 
the birthplace of the Coca-Cola formula. But it achieved another vital 
distinction earlier this year, when Columbus was recognized as 
Georgia's largest city to achieve the ``Entrepreneur Friendly 
Community'' designation by the Georgia Department of Economic 
Development's Entrepreneur and Small Business Office.
  Columbus and its Chamber of Commerce have worked closely to develop a 
Small Business Development Center and encourage the location of 
businesses in Columbus. So far, the Business One Stop Shop has helped 
more than 850 small businesses in the city.
  Achieving this designation and involved a lot of hard work and 
effort. But it also demonstrates the spirit of the people of Columbus--
working hard, helping their neighbors, and doing everything possible to 
ensure that the American Dream is encouraged.
  Mr. Speaker, Columbus is an example to our entire Nation of the 
possibilities that can be achieved. And their work will not stop now, 
but will continue as Columbus continues to grow.

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