[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                            80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for its 80 years of outstanding public 
service to the residents, businesses, and community of Ridgewood, NJ. I 
have had the honor of meeting with the men and women of this fine 
organization and have seen firsthand the tremendous sense of dedication 
they have to their neighbors.
  The board of directors that runs the operations of the Chamber of 
Commerce is very active in meeting the needs of its membership, raising 
funds for Chamber activities, organizing events to draw people to 
downtown businesses, and running a scholarship fund for local students. 
Under the leadership of its current officers with President Tony 
Damiano at its helm, the Chamber has made great strides. And, I have 
every expectation of that under the tutelage of the incoming officers: 
President Ed Sullivan, Vice President John Kiernan; Treasurer Patricia 
Duarte; and Secretary Linda Coombs.
  The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce will continue to excel in all its 
endeavors, helping to raise the quality of life in the Village of 
Ridgewood for all who live, work, and visit that community for the next 
80 years as well.

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