[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2008

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce on achieving an 
important milestone, its 75th anniversary. Since 1933, the Eastern 
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce has tirelessly promoted its 
members and the economic health of our community. I am honored to 
represent this organization in Congress.
  In 1933, the Jenkintown Businessmen's Association was incorporated 
with just 44 members. Since that time, the chamber has changed its name 
a number of times to mark its growth within the business community. In 
1961, the organization became the Jenkintown Chamber of Commerce. By 
1968, the organization became known as the Greater Jenkintown Chamber 
of Commerce to reflect the expansion of its service area. In 1992, the 
chamber became the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.
  While successfully fulfilling its mission to support and promote 
local businesses of all sizes, the chamber has also successfully 
established strong community ties. The chamber has partnered with area 
businesses to host the annual Best of the Burbs celebration of business 
cultural and community events, featuring the chamber's annual Business 
Expo, which showcases over 100 area businesses. In 2003, the chamber 
established Leadership Montgomery County, an innovative program 
dedicated to strengthening the personal and professional skills of our 
community's future leaders.
  The chamber's active board of directors and committed staff implement 
outreach, advocacy and fundraising activities to strengthen the 
chamber's enduring presence in the community. Over the past 75 years, 
the Eastern Montgomery Chamber of Commerce has served as a powerful 
catalyst, uniting businesses, community agencies, government officials, 
and educational institutions to make our community a great place to 
live and work.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating the 
Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce's 75th anniversary 
milestone and wishing the chamber and its members many more years of 
community enrichment and service.

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