[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GAY CHIONSINI

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Gay 
Chionsini, a unique and caring friend that I personally had the 
pleasure of working with in the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. 
Gay enjoyed a wonderful career with the Chamber and after nearly three 
decades of outstanding service decided to retire on April 30, 2007. Gay 
ended her career much the same way she started, as the face of the 
organization to all of its members and the community at-large. Like 
many others who have contributed to our community-based organizations 
and chambers all over Texas, Gay built strong relationships and a 
wealth of goodwill in and outside of the Beaumont business community. 
Gay's hard work, wisdom and dedication were critical in the day to day 
operation of the chamber and the achievement of its future goals.
  Gay has had a distinguished 28 year career working for the Greater 
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and during that time served as the 
membership sales director, projects manager, office manager, executive 
secretary to the president, assistant to the director of public 
affairs, and secretary to the director of transportation. Gay and I had 
the pleasure of working together in the 1980's and I can tell you from 
first hand experience Gay was the consummate team player and I can not 
think of a better ambassador to the Beaumont community than Gay 
Chionsini.
  It is with deep respect and admiration that I commend Gay Chionsini 
for her 28 years of service to the Beaumont area, and wish her and her 
family the very best in retirement.

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