[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26226]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               WELCOMING NATIONAL FRANCHISEE ASSOCIATION

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, throughout the course of our Nation's 
history, the prosperity of America and its citizens has invariably been 
linked with the success of our economy. Our country should be proud of 
its entrepreneurs who are the key components of that success.
  I would like to recognize and thank the National Franchisee 
Association for providing the support and resources necessary to 
maintain its membership which consists of Burger King franchisees.
  The NFA was founded with a mission: ``To improve, preserve and ensure 
the economic well-being for all of its members.'' For nearly 20 years, 
the National Franchisee Association has delivered this promise by 
expanding its services and adapting to the ever-changing economic and 
technological landscape.
  Today, the NFA's membership is comprised of approximately 1,200 
franchisees from across the country, representing every district in 
every State.
  NFA members employ thousands of citizens and provide individuals, 
especially our Nation's youth, with an opportunity to learn traditional 
American values, including hard work, cooperation and responsibility.
  Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to welcome the NFA's 
membership to our Nation's Capital, and I thank them for their 
continuous positive contribution to the fabric of our society.

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