[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12397]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING JOSEPH HAMILTON

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                           HON. CHRIS COLLINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2015

  Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished accomplishment of a constituent in my district, Joseph 
Hamilton, on the occasion of his 2015 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.
  Mr. Hamilton from Lancaster, New York started ``Charlie and 
Checkers'' to provide live, unique entertainment for people of all 
ages. Joseph created the business alongside his brother and they now 
perform a blend of comedy, magic, juggling, and music. The brothers 
have also performed for the homeless, disabled, and elderly as a way to 
give back to their community.
  As a 2015 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award winner, Mr. Hamilton has 
earned a financial scholarship and will be attending Canisius College 
next year.
  I want to wish him nothing but the best for his future 
entrepreneurial and educational endeavors.

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