[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 60 (Wednesday, May 13, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HANOVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES ENDURING COMMITMENT TO 
                        COMMUNITY AFTER 75 YEARS

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 1998

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, May 13, 1998 will mark the 75th 
anniversary of south central Pennsylvania's, Hanover Chamber of 
Commerce. Since its establishment in 1923, the Chamber has been 
dedicated to serving the community and promoting the economic interests 
of Hanover's merchants and manufacturers.
  For three quarters of a century, the Hanover area has benefitted 
tremendously from the Chambers efforts to improve the quality of life 
in the community. Because of the Chamber's enduring dedication to 
promote the business opportunities in the area, Hanover has become 
Pennsylvania's fifth largest retail trading area and eighth largest 
manufacturing center.
  Today, the Chamber's leadership has been even more vital to the 
future of their community. As Hanover continues to experience an 
explosion of commercial and residential growth, the Chamber recognized 
this challenge by adopting a visionary agenda--the Hanover 2000 Plan--
to effectively manage this tremendous expansion. The plan focuses on 
community development, human services, water and scenic resource 
protection, and infrastructure improvements.
  This combination of economic promotion and community service 
initiatives are sure to bring the Hanover area to the forefront of 
excellence as we enter the 20th century. In recognition of its past and 
future successes, I am pleased to associate myself with such an 
important organization committed to better serving the greater Hanover 
area and join them as they celebrate their Diamond Anniversary.

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