[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE POLK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
delegation, from my district that has traveled to Washington 
representing Polk County, Georgia and its Chamber of Commerce. The 
delegation includes representatives from the Chamber, elected officials 
from the City of Cedartown, elected officials from the City of 
Rockmart, county elected officials, as well as local business leaders.
  Located just outside metro Atlanta on the Georgia-Alabama line, Polk 
County offers a number of great opportunities for both residents and 
businesses that are looking to locate to Georgia. However, like 
counties across America, Polk County and its citizens are facing their 
own economic challenges. For this reason, this delegation has come to 
Washington to advocate on behalf of their community and to discuss both 
the potential positive and negative impact that actions here in 
Washington can have not just on Polk County, but on all of our Nation's 
communities.
  I want to take this opportunity to commend the Polk County Chamber of 
Commerce for taking this proactive approach in representing the best 
interests of the people of Northwest Georgia. I look forward to our 
visit as we continue to work together to facilitate a stronger and even 
more economically vibrant Polk County.

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