[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 155 (Monday, October 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOULDER CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 15, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Boulder City 
Chamber of Commerce. The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce has been 
dedicated to serving the community of Boulder City since its founding 
in 1932. The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce meets the specific needs 
of its community members in acting as a tourism bureau, a convention 
bureau and a business promoter.
  The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce is the voice of small business 
for the Boulder City establishments. The Chamber consists of 408 dues 
paying members. The logistical operations of the Chamber are run by 
only two employees and a vast team of active volunteers and ambassadors 
who contribute their time and energy to serve their community. The 
Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors who work in and with the 
community in order to better anticipate its needs.
  The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce has always provided extensive 
services to its members as well as the entire city of Boulder City. 
They act as the voice of the community on both a statewide and national 
level. The Chamber also hosts several significant annual events which 
include Spring Jam and Hometown Christmas. These events are looked 
forward to yearly and happen because of the tireless and dependable 
efforts of the members of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the Boulder City Chamber of 
Commerce. I would personally like to thank Jill Lagan and Goldie Begley 
for taking time out of their lives in order to come to Washington, D.C. 
Meeting with members of Congress and participating in the ``Las Vegas 
Chamber Goes to Washington'' event strengthens their status as pillars 
of the community. The dedication and service of the Boulder City 
Chamber of Commerce should set an example for all businesses and 
members of the community alike. I applaud all their efforts and look 
forward to watching their future accomplishments.

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