[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Pages 8573-8574]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING LUCAS FIRMIN POOLS

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, we in Louisiana are certainly 
familiar with the heat and humidity that comes with each summer, and as 
my four children will tell you, nothing beats the heat better than 
jumping into a pool. This week I would like to recognize Lucas Firmin 
Pools of Baton Rouge, LA, as Small Business of the Week for their 
ongoing commitment to supporting the local economy and bringing high-
quality construction work to local YMCAs, family homes, and local 
residential communities across Louisiana.
  Established in 2008, Lucas Firmin Pools is run by Baton Rouge natives 
Lucas and Jenny Firmin. As a licensed commercial and residential 
contractor, Lucas has been working in the pool building industry since 
2005. Lucas's wife, Jenny, is a certified pool operator with a strong 
background in water balance and chemistry and also manages

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the company's service and maintenance requests. The company's mission 
is to construct high-quality pools for both residential and commercial 
buildings in and around Baton Rouge. In the Firmins' 8 years as small 
business owners, they have developed a strong reputation for providing 
excellent customer service, which has led to the company's ongoing 
growth and success. Recently, Lucas Firmin Pools completed the pool 
facility at the local Baton Rouge YMCA.
  Today Lucas and Jenny work with local professional designers, 
architects, and homeowners across the State in order to construct 
pools, fountains, and water features for families, apartment complexes, 
commercial buildings, and more. Congratulations again to the Lucas 
Firmin Pools for being selected as Small Business of the Week, and I 
wish you continued success in the coming years.

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