[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 13 (Monday, January 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            IN RECOGNITION OF SACRAMENTO'S BUSINESS LEADERS

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 28, 2008

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize many of 
Sacramento's outstanding businesses and business leaders that were 
honored at the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's 113th 
annual dinner and business awards ceremony. The men and women that were 
honored last Friday are dedicated to the success of Sacramento and have 
worked tirelessly to advance the region's economic vitality. I ask all 
my colleagues to join me in honoring these fine Sacramentans.
  Dave Lucchetti, president and chief operating officer of Pacific 
Coast Building Products was named ``Sacramentan of the Year.'' Besides 
running a highly successful, multi-faceted company, Dave is a true 
civic leader and this award could not go to a more deserving 
individual. He has donated his time to a number of worthy causes, 
including Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Sacramento Region Community 
Foundation and the Wind Youth Center, among many others.
  Winnie Comstock-Carlson was named ``Businesswoman of the Year'' for 
her exemplary work as president and publisher of ``Comstock's 
Magazine.'' The business magazine that she publishes was recently given 
the ``Best of the West'' award by the Western Publication Association. 
Tom Gagen, chief executive officer of Sutter Medical Center, was named 
``Businessman of the Year,'' as Sutter Medical Center is undergoing a 
major expansion that will improve medical care for local residents for 
decades to come. E-VentExe, a human resources firm, led by Craig 
Stevenson was honored as Small Business of the Year.
  Other awards that were given out include ``Volunteer of the Year'' to 
David Hosely, president and general manager of KVIE, our local public 
television station. Allen Warren, chief executive officer of New Faze 
Development, received the ``Al Geiger Award'' for his work as a role 
model for others to follow in investing is disadvantaged neighborhoods. 
The ``Peter McCuen Award of Civic Entrepreneurs'' went to Jim Williams 
of Williams and Paddon Architects. Jim recently served as co-chair of 
the region-wide economic development initiative Partnership for 
Prosperity. Burnie Lenau, owner of Lawnman Inc., was named the Metro 
Chamber's ``Ambassador of the Year.''
  At the annual dinner four local companies were also inducted into the 
Sacramento Business Hall of Fame. Being inducted were Harbison-Mahony-
Higgins Builders, Inc., John F. Otto, Inc., Golden One Credit Union, 
and the Niello Company. These companies literally build, finance, and 
drive the Sacramento region.
  Also being honored was outgoing Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of 
Commerce board chairman John Lambeth. I have had the privilege of 
working closely with John on our region's flood protection needs and 
his leadership was greatly appreciated. An equally talented leader, 
Michael Jacobson of Intel Corporation, is the incoming board chairman. 
Michael has been a wonderful advocate on high-tech and workforce issues 
and I look forward to working closely with him.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize these individuals and 
businesses for their economic and civic contributions to the Sacramento 
Region. On behalf of the people of Sacramento and the Fifth 
Congressional District of California, I ask all my colleagues to join 
me in honoring their unwavering commitment to our region.

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