[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E276-E277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 60TH ANNIVERSARY--
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                          HON. MELISSA L. BEAN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Ms. BEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Woodstock, 
Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the 60th anniversary of 
their founding.
  In March 1945, the Woodstock Journal called for business, industrial 
and professional leaders to form ``a real live-wire chamber of 
commerce.'' Since that time, northern Illinois has experienced 
phenomenal growth, in no small part due to the activity of its business 
community.
   At the Woodstock Chamber's organizational meeting, a representative 
from the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce told members that ``The 
Chamber of Commerce is a voice of business, industry and agriculture.'' 
That description holds true today, with the Chamber working to ensure a 
favorable business climate and promoting the area's economic and social 
progress. Throughout the years, members of the Woodstock Chamber of 
Commerce

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and Industry have participated in various community activities, from 
honoring 4-H Club members and welcoming home World War II veterans in 
the 1940s to food drives and telethons today.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me today in 
recognizing the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry for their 
substantial and increasing influence on the economic growth and 
development of the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois. The 
Chamber's first 60 years have seen great advancement. Let us 
congratulate them on their part of that achievement and look forward to 
the next 60 years.

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