[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 116 (Thursday, September 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1841]
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    100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DANVILLE, ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                          HON. THOMAS W. EWING

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 1999

  Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
Anniversary of the Danville, Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
  As a former director of the Chamber of Commerce in Pontiac, Illinois, 
I have a personal connection to the great contribution that Chambers' 
of Commerce make in communities of all sizes throughout our country. As 
the elected representative for Vermilion county, I have personally 
worked with and witnessed the Danville Chamber's commitment to the 
community, both through civic involvement and the cultivation of 
business opportunities.
  The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce was founded on March 22, 1899 
and has been the cornerstone of the greater Danville business community 
ever since--and their work is clearly evident. During this past recess 
period I was in Danville, and I witnessed first hand the recent 
improvements in the downtown area. New small businesses are opening and 
there is a new sense of hope and opportunity as the downtown area 
undergoes a revitalization. This is, in large part, a result of the 
work undertaken by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce.
  But Mr. Speaker, their efforts go far beyond cultivating new 
businesses. The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce is building a sturdy 
foundation for the next century. Through their ``Leadership Danville'' 
initiative, the Chamber successfully nutures and equips today's 
business employees to become tomorrow's area leaders.
  So on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary, I offer my sincerest 
thanks and appreciation to the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. And 
as we enter the next millennium, I also offer my best wishes for their 
continued success and good deeds as they enter their second century of 
service to Central Illinois.

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