[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 191 (Thursday, December 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2563]
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                          HONORING TIM MADDEN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2007

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the achievements of 
Tim Madden and to commend him for his service to the Eastern Madera 
community. On Friday, November 30, 2007, the Oakhurst Area Chamber of 
Commerce recognized Mr. Madden for his continued dedication to not only 
its chamber, but to the North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Eastern 
Madera County.
  Tim Madden is a 17 year resident of Eastern Madera County, his 
continued commitment to his community is evident by his service in a 
multitude of leadership positions throughout the area. Within the 
Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Madden's positions include past 
president (2007), president (2006), president-elect (2005), and member 
of the board of directors (2004). During his service with the Chamber, 
the efforts of Mr. Madden enabled the Chamber to authorize the 
inaugural Trade Mission to China, regain fiscal solvency, create a 
county-wide promotion system, promote local commerce and further 
downtown development and maintenance for the Oakhurst Business 
District.
  Tim Madden also served as president of the North Fork Chamber of 
Commerce from 1998-2000, and as a member of the board of directors for 
6 years. The list of community positions and appointments held by Mr. 
Madden continues, as does the esteem and gratitude of Eastern Madera 
County. Concerning the relationship Mr. Madden shares with his 
community, he remarked, ``Our connection to each other extends far 
beyond our business relationships. We are much more like a very large 
extended family.''
  Madam Speaker, I stand today to honor Tim Madden and the respect his 
community has shown for his dedicated service. I invite my colleagues 
to join me in wishing Mr. Madden many years of continued success.

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