[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 107 (Friday, July 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1033]
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  HONORING PRESIDENT HARVEY SCHMITT OF THE RALEIGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                          HON. DAVID E. PRICE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2015

  Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the distinguished career of Harvey Schmitt, who recently retired as 
President and CEO of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. In the twenty-one 
years Harvey has headed the Chamber, he has played an integral role in 
transforming Raleigh into a thriving city known internationally as one 
of the best places in America to live, work, and run a business.
  Harvey has been a tireless promoter of the city's assets, often 
assuming the role of recruiter-in-chief. The enterprises he has helped 
bring to the Triangle include Red Hat, PNC, and the Carolina 
Hurricanes. He spearheaded the transformation of downtown Raleigh, 
creating the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, helping to revitalize 
Fayetteville Street, and leading the charge to build the downtown 
Raleigh convention center. He also promoted three billion dollars in 
school construction bonds to ensure that Triangle students learn in 
first-class facilities.
  As Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban 
Development Appropriations Subcommittee, I particularly appreciate 
Harvey's contribution to modernizing transportation in the Research 
Triangle. He and the Chamber created the Regional Transportation 
Alliance to advocate for improved highways and transit and a 
diversified system for the future.
  Throughout his time at the Chamber, Harvey has been an invaluable 
asset to and a dedicated advocate for the Triangle. His tireless 
efforts and winning ways have left a lasting imprint on his adopted 
city. He has earned our enduring respect and gratitude, and we wish him 
the best in retirement.

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