[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16209]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING KEITH KIRBY AND CURBCO FOR 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 26, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two great men and one 
great company.
  As a young man Robert Matsko served in the United States Air Force. 
After leaving the military he earned a bachelor's degree in liberal 
arts from Michigan State University. Upon completion of his degree, 
Robert worked at A.C. Spark Plug for 7 years. In 1967 he began teaching 
at Randels Elementary in the Carman School District. Mr. Matsko found 
his calling as an elementary school teacher. He taught at Carman for 27 
years making a lasting impression on hundreds of young students, 
especially Keith Kirby. During his career, Robert Matsko was twice 
awarded ``Who's Who of Teachers in America.''
  At the age of 11, Keith Kirby decided to start his own business. 
Keith began mowing lawns and that business became what is known today 
as Curbco. Curbco is a multimillion dollar business that has grown from 
lawn care to a full service maintenance company. They specialize in 
landscape, snow removal, street sweeping as well as paving and asphalt 
maintenance. Keith embodies the American Dream and the entrepreneurial 
spirit that makes this country great. His vision and investment have 
created jobs for many and helps provide for our community.
  In his humble ways Keith credits much of his success to his 4th and 
5th grade teacher, Mr. Robert Matsko. We all have a teacher that has 
changed us for the better and Keith thought it was important to 
highlight his teacher at Curbco's 25 year anniversary party.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Keith Kirby and Curbco 
on reaching the milestone of 25 years in business. Also, join me in 
thanking Mr. Robert Matsko for his years of dedication to the 
profession of teaching.

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