[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 167 (Wednesday, October 31, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2293]
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RECOGNIZING THE SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SUMMIT, NEW PROVIDENCE, 
                    AND BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. MIKE FERGUSON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 31, 2007

  Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Suburban Chamber 
of Commerce of Summit, New Providence, and Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 
as it celebrates its 90th Anniversary Gala this evening.
  Since 1917, the Suburban Chamber of Commerce has been serving local 
business interests in and around the city of Summit. The Chamber is a 
fixture in the community, serving the interests of a wide variety of 
businesses and professionals, and providing valuable help to charitable 
organizations.
  For the past 25 years the Chamber has overseen the Suburban Chambers 
Foundation, a charitable organization whose most important projects 
include scholarships for graduates of Summit, New Providence and 
Berkeley Heights high schools, and the Vest-A-Cop program which helps 
pay the costs of bullet-proof vests for local police officers.
  The Chamber plays a key role in developing and bringing the community 
together. Each year it promotes numerous local events and charities, 
including the Summit Summer Street Fair, Santa's Arrival, First 
Night' Summit, the New Providence Christmas Walk, the 
Berkeley Heights Fall Festival, and May is Pride in Berkeley Heights.
  I am proud that the 7th District that I represent is home to a fine 
organization so dedicated to fostering community, and I am pleased to 
honor the Chamber's 90th anniversary today.

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