[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 172 (Thursday, November 19, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S11591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO PETER S. LEVI

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, today I wish to honor a fine 
Missourian, Peter S. Levi, for his distinguished career as well as his 
lifelong commitment to community and economic development.
  Mr. Levi has worked tirelessly in developing and fostering economic 
development throughout the Kansas City area for over 30 years. He first 
became involved in the region as executive director of the Mid-America 
Regional Council. After 13 years as the executive director, he moved on 
to become president of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
  Mr. Levi's lifelong dedication to the city of Kansas City and 
surrounding area is evident through his championing of Kansas City and 
its economic potential. His 19 years as one of the chamber's most 
effective presidents has seen the chamber grow to represent about 9,000 
area businesses while expanding the chamber's annual budget to over $6 
million.
  Along with Mr. Levi's work with the Chamber of Commerce he has been 
an active member of several boards including the Kansas City Symphony, 
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Midwest Research Institute, 
University of Kansas Medical Center, and the Jewish Federation of 
Greater Kansas City.
  Mr. Levi is a graduate of Northwestern University, B.A, and the 
University of Missouri-Kansas City, J.D., masters of law in urban legal 
affairs. He is married to Enid Levi and they have two sons Josh and 
Jeff.
  Mr. Levi will retire from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce 
on December 31 of this year. From his honorable service to the 
community to his impeccable leadership within the Chamber of Commerce, 
Peter S. Levi has always worked to inspire those around him with his 
vigor, sense of duty, and pride in his community.
  With his many Kansas City friends, I thank Pete for his service to 
the city of Kansas City, and I wish him all the best in his future 
endeavors.

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