[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 78 (Thursday, June 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LYNWOOD CHAMBER OF 
   COMMERCE, CA, AND ITS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP FOR LYNWOOD BUSINESS 
                                 OWNERS

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                    HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2002

  Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, whereas, the Lynwood Chamber of 
Commerce, California, was founded in 1946, and W.W. Jones, principal of 
the high school, was elected the first president of the chamber, and 
Jack Weaver was elected the first secretary;
  Whereas, 2001 marks the 55th anniversary of the Lynwood Chamber of 
Commerce, California, an organization that has provided outstanding 
assistance to its members, helping their businesses flourish;
  Whereas, the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California represents over 
1,500 home-based, commercial, industrial, and manufacturing businesses 
in Lynwood;
  Whereas, the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California continues to 
promote area businesses through functions such as the Annual Business 
and Economic Development Expo;
  Whereas, the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California hosts important 
events for business owners, including forums for minority and women 
business owners and the Annual Legislative Conference, which allows 
businesses to meet with their elected officials from the local to 
Federal level; and
  Whereas, the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California provides youth 
scholarships, including the Mr. and Miss Lynwood Scholarship 
Competition and the Annual Educational Golf Classic, which have 
generated over $150,000 in the past years.
  Now therefore, be it recognized that Congresswoman Juanita Millender-
McDonald proudly recognizes that the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, 
California serves the businesses of Lynwood with distinction; and 
provides important scholarships for children and assists business 
owners, including minorities and women, to promote their businesses.

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