[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1264]
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IN HONOR OF THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF TAMARA ZAHN TO THE CITY OF 
                              INDIANAPOLIS

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2012

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to express my 
gratitude to Tamara Zahn for her considerable achievements over the 
past two decades as President of Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. Her 
vision, leadership and tireless determination have helped transform 
downtown Indianapolis into a first-class destination for visitors and 
Hoosiers alike.
  Our ``Hoosier Hospitality,'' in combination with our well-deserved 
reputation as a premier location for sports fans, has made the City of 
Indianapolis a model for other municipalities looking to rejuvenate 
their image and grow their local economy.
  Under the tenure of Tamara Zahn, our city has witnessed unprecedented 
growth and a staggering transformation of downtown Indianapolis. Our 
once sleepy, urban center is now an attractive and pedestrian friendly 
destination, complete with highly-regarded attractions like the 
Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Victory Field, White River State Park, and 
the Eiteljorg Museum, along with first-class accommodations for 
visitors on any budget. Ms. Zahn's ability to communicate her vision 
helped make the construction of world-class facilities like Lucas Oil 
Stadium, Circle Center Mall, and the Indiana Convention Center a 
reality.
  Tamara Zahn was one of the principal drivers of this remarkable 
transformation. Over the past 19 years, she has galvanized the 
respective talents and resources of private enterprise and federal, 
state, and local officials for the purpose of revitalizing our city.
  Ms. Zahn's incredible success is testament to her skill and vision as 
an urban planner, leader and innovator. Her considerable achievements 
have not gone unrecognized. She has been named one of the ``Most 
Influential Women in Indianapolis'' and was awarded the prestigious 
Sagamore of the Wabash award.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Tamara Zahn for her 
exceptional service to Indianapolis.

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