[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 23, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF KENNETH A. 
                                GUENTHER

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                          HON. SPENCER BACHUS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 2004

  Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
and accomplishments of an extraordinary man who, for a quarter century, 
devoted his whole heart, mind and spirit to the success of the Nation's 
community banks. Today the Independent Community Bankers of America at 
their National Convention is honoring and celebrating Kenneth A. 
Guenther, as he completes 25 years of leadership.
  As president and chief executive officer, Ken Guenther has led the 
ICBA with an uncompromising intellect, conviction and courage. Through 
unceasing effort, he strengthened the trade association to help 
shepherd community banks through a period of remarkable challenges and 
change for the banking industry.
  Throughout his tenure, Ken Guenther has represented community banks 
with unflagging passion, credibility and tenacity in Washington. He 
demonstrated foresight and innovation in harnessing the collective 
economic might of community banks to assure their future. His integrity 
and commitment to excellence will be long remembered. His lasting 
legacy will be a vibrant community banking industry, the foundation of 
America's economic prosperity and liberty.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commemorating the 
quarter century of incomparable service and dedication Kenneth A. 
Guenther has devoted to the Nation's community banks.

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