[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 121 (Monday, September 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1818]
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RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CENTRAL BUCKS COUNTY CHAMBER OF 
                                COMMERCE

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 60th 
anniversary of the Central Bucks County Chamber of Commerce. Since its 
establishment in 1946, the Central Bucks Chamber has served a vibrant 
community of small businesses and it has helped promote an atmosphere 
that has made Southeast Pennsylvania one of the best areas for economic 
investment in the State of Pennsylvania.
  The Central Bucks Chamber was founded in 1946 by a group of 12 area 
businessmen. In 1971, with great foresight, they hired an ad man from 
New York, Don F. Whitney, to serve as their Executive Director. Don 
Whitney not only brought his experience in advertising to bear to 
heighten the profile of Central Bucks to businesses, but he also 
brought his love for Bucks County, his new home.
  With an outsider's eye and an insider's love of the region, Don F. 
Whitney, forged over a unique vision of the Chamber over 27 years, 
growing the Chamber from its original 12 members to over 2,600 
businesses.
  Today, with a membership of 2,600 and growing, the Central Bucks 
Chamber is second only in the region after the Greater Philadelphia 
Chamber of Commerce. The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce continues to 
forge strong alliances between business and culture, profit and non-
profit, and between established and emerging businesses. This synergy 
provides a dynamic mission for the Chamber's membership and they 
continue to exceed expectations.
  To do business in Bucks County, membership in the Central Bucks 
Chamber of Commerce is an essential and powerful tool. With each new 
membership added to its rolls, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce 
will continue to create the foundation for a successful business 
environment in Bucks County, assuring economic opportunity, jobs and a 
better life for all of its residents.
  Congratulations on 60 wonderful years.

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