[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 125 (Friday, September 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1359-E1360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDY DILL ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 20, 2013

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a champion for 
small business in my district--and a true friend. For the past decade, 
Andy Dill has served as the President of the Community Chamber of 
Commerce of East Montgomery County. His leadership has helped grow this 
important organization and the community it promotes threefold.
  Prior to entering Chamber work, Andy served in the telecommunications 
industry and petrochemical and agricultural chemical industries. 
Frankly, I've learned there is very little Andy can't do and hasn't 
done.
  A graduate of Nacogdoches High School and Stephen F. Austin State 
University, Andy's career has taken him across east and southeast 
Texas. We consider ourselves lucky he settled on the dynamic east 
Montgomery County.
  Andy's community honors are many. From YMCA Volunteer of the Year, 
Rotary Club Service and Roll of Fame Awards, Andy has been a go-to 
person when a civic or community organization wants to get going. Andy 
also serves our communities on the TCC Board of Directors, the Board of 
the Kingwood Medical Center, Leadership Montgomery County and many 
others.
  When it comes to leadership, Andy is a triple threat. He is a 1988 
graduate of Leadership Lufkin, a 1996 graduate of Leadership Montgomery 
County and a 2005 graduate of Leadership North Houston. It was no 
surprise to me that when Leadership East Montgomery County needed him, 
he answered the call.
  Andy keeps learning each and every day. He has completed the three-
year Community Development Institute program and a fourth-year 
continuing education year program through the Texas Community 
Development program.
  Andy couldn't be the success he is without his wife Sylvia. For 44 
years, she has been

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his biggest cheerleader. She is also a community treasure in her own 
right having spent 20 years as a special education teacher.
  Their daughter, Angela, son, Alan, daughter-in-law, Sarah and three 
wonderful grandchildren; Brady, Maddi and Lauren; inspired Andy's keen 
interest in both education and strengthening our communities through 
leadership.
  Somehow, Andy finds time for his woodworking hobby and an occasional 
round of golf. As he leaves the Chamber in a strong position for the 
future, he won't be slowing down much. He plans to consult, work with 
boards and non-profits and spend time with his grandchildren.
  Andy, I--and all of southeast Montgomery County--only have two humble 
words for you: Thank you! You have set an amazing example that we'll 
all strive to live up to. Best wishes, friend.

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