[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5479]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING BILL BALLAGH FOR HIS 2008 SMALL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                          HON. MARK H. SCHAUER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2009

  Mr. SCHAUER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor today Bill Ballagh of 
State Farm Insurance as he receives the 2008 Small Business Leadership 
Award by the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce. On a local level, Bill 
is a strong supporter of many events in the Chelsea community. He is an 
active board member of the Chelsea Senior Center and has been a 
valuable source of ideas and advice for the board in both the financial 
aspect and the improved image for the Center and its programs. Many 
local agencies and fundraisers have appreciated Bill's support by 
allowing them to promote their projects in his windows and the side of 
his downtown office building.
  Bill goes above and beyond when it comes to serving his customers. As 
he writes and reviews policies for customers, he may direct them 
elsewhere if he feels they may be better served--without financial gain 
for himself and also points out ways that policies written by others 
can be improved upon to better meet their needs, again, without 
financial gain for himself. Bill has served Chelsea since 1996 in his 
business and consistently goes the extra mile making his clients feel 
they're more than just part of a business relationship.
  It is with deep appreciation for his many contributions that I 
congratulate and commend Bill Ballagh of State Farm Insurance for his 
faithful commitment to service and quality and wish him and his family 
the best in all their future endeavors.

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