[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 6 (Monday, February 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E65]
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                    HONORING JEFFREY DONALD GWARTNEY

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 4, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeffrey Gwartney 
on the occasion of the end of his term as President of the Chowchilla 
Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gwartney has served on the Chowchilla Chamber 
since 1998. Prior to taking office as President in 2001, Mr. Gwartney 
first served as the Vice President in 2000.
  Mr. Gwartney demonstrated his commitment to his community by 
returning to where he was raised to serve as a professional 
photographer. He participated in and studied photography and journalism 
during his years at Chowchilla Union High School and California State 
University, Fresno, and on into the business world. While his 
management positions in the photo labs of Wal-Mart took him to Southern 
California for a time, Mr. Gwartney moved back to Chowchilla at the 
earliest opportunity.
  Mr. Gwartney opened his own photography studio in Chowchilla in 1998. 
He continues to be actively involved in his community. His service on 
the Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce is a testament to his 
professionalism and commitment to the community. Jeffrey Gwartney and 
his wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of three sons, Jonathan, 
Jordan, and Joshua.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeffrey Gwartney, for his 
contribution to Chowchilla and the San Joaquin Valley. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in wishing him many more years of continued 
success.

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