{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.paul.senate.gov/news-dr-rand-paul-honors-lad-n-lassie-childrens-boutique-prestonsburg-kentucky-senate-small/", "Dr. Rand Paul Honors Lad n\u2019 Lassie Children\u2019s Boutique of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, as Senate Small Business of the Week", "2021-10-21", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Rand Paul", "P000603", "www.paul.senate.gov", "paul", "https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nOctober 22, 2021\n\nContact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized Lad n\u2019 Lassie Children\u2019s Boutique of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week.\n\nDr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record:\n\nMr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize a woman-owned small business,\n\nLad n\u2019 Lassie Children\u2019s Boutique of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.\n\nIn 1965, Dorothy Marshal founded Lad n\u2019 Lassie Children\u2019s Boutique. Noticing the lack of children\u2019s clothing retailers, Dorothy seized the opportunity to fill a gap in the local market. Over the next 32 years, Dorothy\u2019s boutique sold the finest children\u2019s clothing, shoes, and toys to her customers. She retired from Lad n\u2019 Lassie in 1997, selling the business to longtime family friend and Prestonsburg native, Cheryl Leslie.\n\nIn 2021, Lad n\u2019 Lassie Children\u2019s Boutique continues serving Floyd County. The store moved to a new location in downtown Prestonsburg in 1999, where it remains today. Under Cheryl\u2019s leadership, inventory expanded to include educational products and gifts. Lad n\u2019 Lassie supports small businesses, featuring locally and regionally-made items. Customers are regularly greeted by name and treated like family. The store hosts community events, including workshops with visiting artists, and participates in downtown holiday events and festivals. Lad n\u2019 Lassie is a go-to for local baby shower gift registries, supporting generations of Kentuckians as they grow their families and welcome children into the world.\n\nLike many small business owners, Cheryl is actively involved in her community. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and regularly meets with local merchants to discuss business development. For years, Lad n\u2019 Lassie has contributed to a wide range of local philanthropic organizations, sponsoring events such as the Appalachian Hospice Care\u2019s Annual Veterans\u2019 Appreciation Luncheon. They regularly support local school district events and organizations, including the sponsorship of dance, cheerleading, and sports teams. During the holiday season, Lad n\u2019 Lassie sponsors the annual Prestonsburg Police Department\u2019s \u201cShop with a Cop\u201d event, providing holiday care packages and gift for children in need.\n\nAdditionally, they sponsored Mountain Comprehensive Care Center\u2019s (MCCC) Royal Christmas Ball, which helps children impacted by behavioral health issues, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and addiction. Over the years, the Boutique\u2019s outstanding service and community involvement have been recognized by local publications and organizations. Most recently, Lad n\u2019 Lassie was named the \u201cBest of the Best\u201d children\u2019s clothing store in 2021 by the local newspaper, the Floyd County Chronicle & Times.\n\nLad n\u2019 Lassie Children\u2019s Boutique is an outstanding example of the critical role small businesses play in uplifting and advocating for their communities. Congratulations to Cheryl and the entire team at Lad n\u2019 Lassie. I wish them the best of luck and look forward to watching their continued growth and success in Kentucky.\n\nAs Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Paul continues the tradition of honoring America\u2019s small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship oversees proposed legislation on matters relating to the Small Business Administration and investigates all problems relating to America\u2019s small businesses.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.paul.senate.gov/news-dr-rand-paul-honors-lad-n-lassie-childrens-boutique-prestonsburg-kentucky-senate-small/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4159847050905228, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}