[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 4695]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                DIANE E. SUMPTER RECOGNIZED FOR SUCCESS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, during Black History 
Month, Diane Sumpter has earned front-page cover status in the Greater 
Columbia Business Monthly of South Carolina for developing one of the 
most prestigious minority business firms. DESA, Inc., has grown to be a 
nationally recognized management consultant firm.
  Ms. Sumpter is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. She later moved to 
Columbia, where she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and 
then attended the University of South Carolina, where she obtained both 
a B.A. in English and a master's degree in social work.
  Ms. Sumpter's dedication to the growth and success of minority- and 
women-owned businesses is evidenced in her efforts with the South 
Carolina Minority Business Development Center, which is operated by her 
company. The center has assisted businesses by acting as a liaison to 
facilitate business growth for over 10 years.
  Since DESA was started in 1986, it has been awarded service contracts 
from HHS, the Department of Commerce, the Minority Business Development 
Agency, the Army, the Air Force, the Small Business Administration, as 
well as various contracts from the private sector. DESA works with 
companies from the very beginning of projects until their completion.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11 and the courageous service of Army Chief Warrant Officer 
II, Jason De Frenn of Barnwell, South Carolina.

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