[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Las Vegas 
Chamber of Commerce. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has been serving 
the Las Vegas community as the ultimate business resource in Clark 
County since its inception in 1911. Their mission to strengthen, 
enhance and protect businesses, alongside their values of leadership, 
excellence, integrity, and innovation work together to convey their 
vision to be an advocate for the State of Nevada.
  The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the largest, most influential 
business organization in the state of Nevada and the third-largest 
local Chamber of Commerce in the United States. Its membership exceeds 
6,700 members. 85 percent of these are small business owners with 25 or 
fewer employees.
  The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business 
leaders who work to improve their community and the area's business 
climate. They are governed by a volunteer board of trustees, and the 
chamber thrives off of the support and involvement of its members which 
is open to all businesses. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce provides 
for its members vast benefits such as networking opportunities, 
political advocacy, and heightened credibility to name a few. The Las 
Vegas Chamber of Commerce works diligently for its members by promoting 
a strong local community, providing opportunities for their businesses 
to grow, and enhancing commerce through community stewardship.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. 
I would personally like to thank all of those participating for taking 
time out of their lives in order to come to Washington, DC and meet 
with Congressional Leadership. The dedication and service of the Las 
Vegas Chamber of Commerce should set an example for all businesses, and 
members of the community alike. I applaud all of their efforts and look 
forward to watching their future accomplishments.

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