[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLOOMINGTON CHAMBER OF 
                                COMMERCE

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                           HON. TODD C. YOUNG

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
centennial celebration of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. 
Since 1915, the Chamber of Commerce has been a vital resource for the 
betterment of business in the Bloomington, Indiana community.
  Over the past 100 years, the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce 
has offered exceptional leadership opportunities, meaningful volunteer 
activities and exclusive business-building programs. The Chamber is the 
region's principal advocate for business. By providing chief support 
for local and statewide transportation projects, the development of 
public water resources and downtown revitalization projects, the 
Chamber demonstrates itself as a forward-thinking organization that is 
deeply concerned about the well-being of the community. In addition, 
its workforce preparedness programming, aimed at the area's large 
population of students and young professionals, exhibits a commitment 
to building better business for future generations in Bloomington.
  Bloomington's local economy has greatly benefited from the Chamber's 
work over the past century. As a result of its efforts, the Indiana 
Chamber of Commerce named Bloomington its 2011 Chamber of Year and its 
2014 Community of the Year. In 2012, the Chamber received the national 
Chamber of Year Award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce 
Executives, an accomplishment that is a testament to its outstanding 
service to the business community.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the Greater 
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for its tireless years of dedication. I 
wish the Chamber continued success in its service to local business for 
the next 100 years.

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