[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S12371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DAVID BROWN

 Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. Mr. President, I would like to 
take this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of one of my 
constituents, David Brown. I rise to commend him for his tenure as 
president and CEO of the South Carolina Greater Greenville Chamber of 
Commerce as he leaves after 9 years of service.
  Under David's leadership the chamber has received capital investment 
commitments exceeding $3 billion, resulting in 15,000 new job 
opportunities in the Greenville area.
  During his tenure, the chamber has become instrumental in 
infrastructure development, education reform, and workforce 
development, creating the Corporate Partnership for Operational 
Excellence and the Carolina First Center for Excellence. Other major 
projects under David's leadership include the Southern Connector, Bi-Lo 
Center Arena, and several industrial parks.
  A graduate of Dartmouth College, David has served as the president of 
the Monroe County, Michigan Industrial Development Corporation and the 
president of the Fort Wayne, IN Chamber of Commerce. David and his 
wife, Maggie, have two sons: Gregory and Elijah.
  I invite you to join me in thanking David Brown for his service in 
the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce and his dedication to the 
State of South Carolina.

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