[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 149 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE MINDEN-SOUTH WEBSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 2015 
                     LOUISIANA SMALL CHAMBER AWARD

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                           HON. JOHN FLEMING

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2015

  Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to recognize the 
Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce for being presented the 2015 
Louisiana Small Chamber of the Year Award. Since its inception in 1942, 
the Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce has worked towards the 
economic development of its members and the establishment of strong 
business relationships within the community. They are also actively 
engaged in strengthening and recognizing the contributions of all South 
Webster Parish residents. Recently the Chamber of Commerce hosted an 
inaugural First Responders Lunch, where they honored the self-sacrifice 
and dedication of all emergency first responders in the community. 
Through projects such as the Webster Education Endowment Fund, the 
Webster Youth Leadership Program, and 15 Under 40 Awards, students are 
poised for success and Webster schools are widely recognized as among 
the best in Louisiana. Furthermore the Chamber has achieved a rare 
combination of preserving the beautiful history of the community while 
incentivizing new urban development. They have the security interests 
of the entire nation at heart, as they coordinate closely with the 
National Guard in the economic development surrounding Camp Minden. All 
members of the chamber should feel confident that because of their 
dedication to initiative, our community will continue to prosper. I 
applaud the Minden-South Webster Chamber of Commerce for receiving this 
award, and I thank them for the exceptional work they provide in 
support of their community.

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