[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
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                         HONORING LARRY WILLEY

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Larry Willey, the 
outgoing President of the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. The 
Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce is the largest business 
organization in California's Central Valley.
  Larry served as President of the Fresno Chamber during the past year. 
His leadership has set an example of positive influence that business 
can have on the improvement of the community.
  Larry started his tile company as a one-man operation in the late 
1970's. His hard work, business ethics, and talent for the tile 
industry have built Willey Tile Company into one of the largest tile 
contractors in the state. His company has won several awards, including 
the Building Industry Association's highest honor, Associate of the 
Year, and the State of California's Mid-Sized Employer of the Year for 
People with Disabilities.
  Mr. Willey has been highly active in his community. His membership in 
community organizations, committees, and commissions include: Building 
Industry Association Scholarship Committee; the Coalition for Urban 
Renewal Excellence; Capital Building Campaign for the Roland McDonald 
House; Past-Chairman of Fresno Political Action Committee; C.E.O. of 
Jobs 2000 Board; Vice-Chair of the Work Force Development Education 
Committee; ARC Advisory Business Board; Business Spokesman of the All-
American City Competition; Liaison with Jerry Cook Community Stadium 
Plan; Mayor's Task Force; and Leadership Fresno Alumnus of the Year 
2000.
  The Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce is the second largest 
Chamber in California. They currently have over 2,300 members. Their 
sole mission is to promote business and enhance the economic and 
cultural well-being of the people in Fresno County.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Larry Willey as the outgoing President 
of the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce. I urge my colleagues to 
join me in wishing Larry Willey many more years of continued success.

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