[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 29 (Thursday, February 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
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                         HONORING MINNIE DODGE

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2013

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Ms. 
Minnie Dodge, Administrative Manager for the Modesto Chamber of 
Commerce, who is retiring after 14 years of outstanding service to our 
community.
  Ms. Dodge attended Boise State University. During her time in the 
state of Idaho, she worked for L.B. Industries, Inc., the Larry Barnes 
Foundation, and was the co-owner of Omega Construction.
  Minnie then relocated to California, where she was hired at the 
Modesto Chamber of Commerce as the Customer Service Manager in February 
of 1999. During her years at the Chamber, she was on several 
committees, including the Ag Aware Luncheon, the Harvest Luncheon, the 
Good Egg Breakfast, and the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Leadership 
Steering Committee. In July 2002, Minnie was promoted to Administrative 
Manager.
  Minnie and her husband, Tony Meli, will soon be moving back to Boise, 
Idaho. Her family includes children Nicole, Cherene and her husband 
Steve, and Shane and his wife Tracy; along with their grandchildren 
Emily, Ashley, Conner, and Jack.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and commending Minnie Dodge 
for her numerous years of selfless service to the betterment of our 
community.

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