[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 13857-13858]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING KELLY PLUMBING

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, family-owned small businesses are 
essential to keeping our homes and businesses running and providing 
much needed jobs in our local communities. The skill set and level of 
service from these small

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businesses drive our communities to succeed and are the backbone for 
our economic success. This week, I would like to recognize Kelly 
Plumbing, Inc., of Monroe, LA, as Small Business of the Week for their 
commitment to customers and exceptional service in northeast Louisiana.
  Kelly Plumbing was founded in 1928 by Ernest and Vivian Kelly in 
their hometown of Monroe. Since 1928, the company's focus on customer 
satisfaction not only makes them a premier plumbing service but has 
allowed them to survive the economic downturns and recessions that our 
Nation has faced since the Great Depression. After 88 years, the Kelly 
family continues to provide exceptional plumbing and home repair 
services to members of their community, building a successful business 
that offers its expertise to countless costumers in the Monroe and West 
Monroe communities. This success has allowed the owners to pass down 
their business for three generations and is now currently operated by 
Bobby Kelly, Jr.
  Kelly Plumbing's focus on customer and quality service has not gone 
unnoticed, as they were awarded DeltaStyle Magazine's ``Best Plumbing 
Company'' of 2016. This is further proof of the strength and success a 
small business can have in conjunction with hard work and maintaining 
strong family values. I once again would like to congratulate Kelly 
Plumbing, Inc., for their perseverance and am proud to honor them as 
Small Business of the Week. I look forward to seeing their continued 
growth and success.

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