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TO CONGRATULATE MATHIS PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR OF GREENWOOD FOR BEING NAMED THE 2009 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) JEFF BUTLAND FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FOR BOTH SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE EIGHT-STATE SOUTHEAST REGION.
Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that Mathis Plumbing, Heating & Air of Greenwood has been named the 2009 Small Business Administration (SBA) Jeff Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year for both South Carolina and the eight-state Southeast region; and
Whereas, founded in 1952, Mathis Plumbing, Heating & Air spans three generations and more than five decades in ownership by the same family. In 2005, Mathis Plumbing acquired another family-owned business, Benjamin's Heating & Cooling, and expanded its services, becoming Mathis Plumbing, Heating & Air. Mathis continues to be the most-requested company for plumbing and HVAC installation in the Greenwood area; and
Whereas, Mathis employs thirty-nine individuals, including co-owners Jimmy and Wayne Mathis, their sister Jean Ann, and Jimmy and Wayne's two respective sons; and
Whereas, in addition to numerous community and charity efforts outside the business sphere, Mathis Plumbing, Heating & Air is involved in Partnership Alliance, Greenwood's economic-development arm, and is a twenty-five-year member of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce; and
Whereas, despite the economic downturn, Mathis continues to maintain consistent increases in sales and profits, proving its long-term viability; and
Whereas, recognizing the excellence of Mathis' example to other small-business entrepreneurs, the Senate takes great pleasure in honoring Mathis Plumbing, Heating & Air for winning the prestigious SBA Butland award for 2009 and wishes the company every future success. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Mathis Plumbing, Heating & Air of Greenwood for being named the 2009 Small Business Administration (SBA) Jeff Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year for both South Carolina and the eight-state Southeast region.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mathis Plumbing, Heating & Air.
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