[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 108 (Tuesday, August 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EASTERN MONMOUTH AREA CHAMBER 
                              OF COMMERCE

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 4, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to congratulate the 
members of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce as they 
commemorate seventy years of service to Monmouth County and the local 
business community. An organization rich in history and deep in 
tradition, the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce is deserving 
of many well wishes as they celebrate this special event.
  In June of 1928, twelve businessmen from Red Bank, New Jersey formed 
the Chamber of Commerce of Red Bank. Thanks to a continued history of 
dedicated leadership, this organization has grown far beyond the 
borders of Red Bank to become the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of 
Commerce.
  Today, the organization serves the ten town area of Eatontown, Fair 
Haven, Little Silver, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Rumson, Sea Bright, 
Shrewsbury and Tinton Falls, as well as the original town, Red Bank. 
The Chamber draws its membership from all over Central New Jersey and 
beyond. In 1991 the group officially changed its name from the Red Bank 
Area Chamber of Commerce to the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of 
Commerce, signifying the organizations continuing expansion.
  The Chamber has not only served local businesses, but it has also 
served the entire county at large with excellence, exhibiting an 
admirable sense of community involvement. Some of the Chamber's most 
significant events include a celebration of Food and Jazz held every 
June in Marine Park and the Spinnaker Awards which honor local citizens 
who have worked hard for the betterment of the communities in which 
they reside. This dedicated group of business leaders has also worked 
tirelessly for the expansion and improvement of local business through 
events such as Expo-Net, which allows local businesspeople to make the 
connections they need in order to thrive in today's market economy.
  During the past two years, Money Magazine has rated Monmouth County 
as one of the best places in America to live. Without reservation, I 
believe that the role that the Chamber has played in the county has 
made a significant contribution in the county receiving that 
recognition. I again offer my congratulations to the Eastern Monmouth 
Area Chamber of Commerce for its seventy years of service to local 
communities and businesses and express my best wishes that this 
organization continue to grow and succeed in its pursuits throughout 
Monmouth County.




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