Congratulating Kim Bark of Complete Truck & RV Repair For Receiving the City of St. Charles Economic Development Department 2016 Employer of the Year Award--John Heck Award

Congratulating Kim Bark of Complete Truck & RV Repair For Receiving the City of St. Charles Economic Development Department 2016 Employer of the Year Award--John Heck Award

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Congratulating Kim Bark of Complete Truck & RV Repair For Receiving the City of St. Charles Economic Development Department 2016 Employer of the Year Award--John Heck Award

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer
Congressional Record
29 April 2016

SPEECH OF HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016

Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of mine, Kim Bark. She is the owner of Complete Truck & RV Repair and is receiving the 2016 Employer of the Year Award--John Heck Award from the City of St. Charles Economic Development Department.

When Complete Truck & RV Repair opened as a family-run business in 2013, it had ten employees. Now, the shop is staffed by 22 employees and has been able to add Restoration, Fabrication, Auto & RV Detailing, and Towing Services. The Barks family also added another location for RV storage to continue serving their customers.

To say that Complete Truck & RV Repair contributes to the St. Charles community would almost be an understatement. Kim and her father are passionate about animals and built a dog park for guests who come to service their vehicles. Kim is also a supporter of the organization Dogs on Duty, Five Acres Animal Shelter, and the Humane Society.

Another part of Complete Truck & RV Repair's community outreach is its contribution to the St. Charles' Backstoppers. Kim's father has helped the Backstoppers raise money for over 15 years. Complete Truck & RV Repair is hosting the 1st Annual Backstoppers Summer Dance June 24th at the Machinists' Hall to continue this fundraising effort. The Barks and their repair business work year round to raise awareness for the Backstoppers. The business owns a fire truck, named Red. Red travels around town to various fire houses to promote awareness of the Backstoppers fund. Red also can be seen in various city parades.

Complete Truck & RV Repair hires veterans and is part of the Hire Heroes Program. The business honors veterans by giving them a discount. It currently has five veterans employed on the Complete Truck & RV Repair staff. Complete Truck & RV Repair also gives Police Officers, EMS, and Firefighters a discount on services.

I ask you to join me in recognizing Complete Truck & RV Repair for its accomplishment as the 2016 Employer of the Year Award--John Heck Award.