[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING VENTURA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 60TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2009

  Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the 60th anniversary 
of the Ventura County Economic Development Association, VCEDA.
  In the past two decades, VCEDA has been actively involved in a myriad 
of projects aimed at maintaining the economic vitality of the county, 
including BRAC '95 and '05 to protect our military bases; mediating air 
quality issues to resolve differences and prevent costly court battles; 
working with schools, businesses and corporate executives to determine 
needs for a skilled trained workforce; and working with local 
governments to remove unwarranted obstacles to the growth of business 
and industry.
  VCEDA has played an important role in bringing and continuing to 
support Channel Islands State University in Ventura County. And it has 
set a goal of working with all educators at all levels to ensure that 
the upcoming workforce is ready to meet the needs of business in the 
21st century.
  Most recently, VCEDA has been recognized as ``The Champion of Job 
Growth'' by the Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County, ``The 
Small Business Advocate'' by the Pacific Coast Business Times and 
received ``The Distinguished Business Leader Award'' by the Ventura 
County Leadership Academy.
  I commend VCEDA for its outstanding leadership and commitment in 
serving the needs of its members and the surrounding community.

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