[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 8395] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]PAYING TRIBUTE TO JADE ANDERSON ______ HON. JON C. PORTER of nevada in the house of representatives Thursday, May 8, 2008 Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today to honor Jade Anderson by entering his name in the Congressional Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress since 1873. Today I pay tribute to Jade Anderson, owner and CEO of Capstone Brokerage, Inc., for his small- business achievements throughout the Las Vegas community. Jade Anderson is a graduate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in Business Administration. He began Capstone Brokerage Inc. shortly after graduation, first as a part-time venture for about five years. He shifted gears in 2002 deciding to put all of his energy into growing his company. His company also serves as a connection to other successful entrepreneurs and business minds around the globe. In addition to running Capstone, Jade is a member of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). Through this organization, he has been able to apply to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Entrepreneurs Masters Program where he meets annually for one week with other CEOs and entrepreneurs and listens to business leaders and professors speak on issues related to running their own businesses Today, Jade is also focused on making certain that his company gives back to the community. He gives a large portion of time to Olive Crest, a nonprofit organization that supports the prevention and treatment of child abuse. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Olive Crest and assists with fundraising and volunteer efforts. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Jade Anderson and would like to recognize his small-business accomplishments within the Las Vegas community. I would also like to congratulate him on receiving the Small Business Person of the Year at the 2008 Small Business Awards. ____________________