[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 328]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   RECOGNIZING FACTORY SERVICE AGENCY

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, Louisianians are well-known for our 
delicious food, rich cultural traditions, and enthusiasm for football. 
Less well known, but just as important, is our deep appreciation for 
reliable air conditioning. During the muggy summer months, every 
Louisianian needs a reliable air conditioning contractor on speed dial. 
As the newly elected chairman of the Senate Small Business and 
Entrepreneurship Committee, I am honored to recognize a small business 
from my State that provides this vital service to its customers--the 
Factory Service Agency--which is celebrating its 40th year of operation 
this year.
  Based out of Metairie, LA, Factory Service Agency serves the entire 
New Orleans metro area. While the business encompasses a multitude of 
mechanical and general contracting specialties, the primary focus is on 
the installation, service, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and 
air conditioning equipment. This longstanding Louisiana business 
emphasizes its middle name--``service''--and truly provides outstanding 
customer service, including 24-hour emergency assistance and 
maintenance for airflow and ductwork problems. For four decades, 
Factory Service Agency has gone above and beyond to supply quality 
products and service to local hospitals, universities, manufacturing 
facilities, nursing homes, and more.
  Small businesses provide the backbone for our economy, and their 
successes would not be possible without the direction of exceptional 
leaders. Mike Mitternight, the owner of Factory Service Agency, is not 
only responsible for all operations of the business, but also makes 
representing small businesses across the State a top priority. Over the 
years, Mike Mitternight has served on a variety of notable government 
and business organizations. In addition to his chairmanship of the 
statewide Louisiana Economic Development Small Business Advisory 
Council, he has served as the chairman of the Louisiana Association of 
Business and Industry and as a member of the National Federation of 
Independent Business, Louisiana Workforce Investment Council, and the 
National Small Business Association, the last of which he was named the 
2010 Advocate of the Year. Small businesses across the country are 
fortunate to have a strong proponent with such valuable experience in 
each aspect of business operations, including financial management, job 
coordination, and project management.
  For my first small business of the week as chairman of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I am honored to 
recognize a local business that has not only flourished, but has been 
an inspiration for entrepreneurs in Louisiana and across the country. 
Small businesses consistently provide unmatched attention, 
communication, and results to their customers, and I am proud to 
advocate for them. Once again, I congratulate Factory Service Agency on 
an exceptional 40 years and wish them continued success in the 
future.

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