[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1648]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF CHARLES W. CARPENTER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Charles W. Carpenter, 
the president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce for the past 30 years.
  Mr. Carpenter graduated from Baylor University in 1975, with a 
Bachelor's of Arts in communications. His personal and professional 
background in communications and his exceptional administrative skills 
have benefited him as he continues in his dedicated service in leading 
the Chamber and its staff.
  He has been recognized for his contributions and continuous 
leadership to the city of Denton through numerous awards. He was the 
2011 recipient of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizens Award and was 
commemorated in front of 20 past chairs of the chamber board for his 
positive influence through the chamber to the Denton community. In June 
2010, he received the Marvin Hurley Lifetime Achievement Award by the 
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Association.
  Continually, Mr. Carpenter demonstrates his true passion to influence 
constructive change in the community of Denton. He is a founding member 
and supporter of the Denton Chamber 101 Club, which funds the Shop 
Denton Chamber First program. He is also an alumni member of Leadership 
Denton, as well as an appointed member of the board of directors of the 
Denton Economic Development Partnership.
  Mr. Carpenter and the other members of the Denton Chamber of Commerce 
have made it a priority to connect local businesses with one another in 
order to help the business community of Denton flourish. Also, it is 
the only chamber in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding area that houses 
a full-service Small Business Development Center. Under his direction, 
the Denton Chamber remains a consistent and trustworthy organization 
for local business. For over 35 years, it has continued to be one of 
only 250 chambers in the nation to have accomplished and sustained 
accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
  It is my pleasure to recognize the president of Denton Chamber of 
Commerce, Charles Carpenter, and his 30 years of service to the 
community. I am privileged to represent the City of Denton in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.

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