[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E78-E79]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE CARPINTERIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON ITS 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Carpinteria 
Valley Chamber of Commerce in my Congressional District on its 100th 
Anniversary. The Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce was chartered 
in 1912 to serve local businesses by a group of visionary community 
leaders, many of whose descendants still live and work in Carpinteria.
  The original charter states that Carpinteria ``had good churches, 
schools and social condition, plus a population of 500, which was sure 
to grow with the great inducements of city and

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rural life, in addition to the magnificent mountain and ocean 
scenery,'' qualities that continue to draw people to this treasured 
community on California's South Coast.
  Over the last century, the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce has 
diligently served the Carpinteria Valley business community through its 
commitment to developing strong and viable local businesses by 
providing opportunities for business education and networking, 
promoting tourism, and advocating on behalf of business interests. They 
have also worked closely with the City of Carpinteria to create strong 
business outreach and community support.
  This Chamber is a valued organization of businesses united to create 
a strong local economy and a positive quality of life by representing 
business to government, promoting the community, providing networking 
opportunities and supporting a sustainable future for business and 
economic development.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been my honor to represent this outstanding group 
of business and community leaders over the years. Again, I congratulate 
them on a century of achievements and outstanding contributions to our 
community, enhancing the life of all Carpinterians and helping our 
local businesses stay strong.

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