[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                 AND THE RETIREMENT OF RAY SAN FRATELLO

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 10, 2016

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize 
the 20th anniversary of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the 
retirement of Ray San Fratello. On December 31, 2015, Mr. San Fratello 
retired as President of South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
   Mr. San Fratello has led the South Lake Chamber of Commerce for the 
past 12 years after 13 years with the Genesee County Chamber of 
Commerce in upstate New York. Under his leadership, the South Lake 
Chamber of Commerce has experienced tremendous growth with the largest 
membership in Lake County. He has received much recognition for his 
efforts including the 2013 Florida Association of Chamber 
Professionals, Chamber Professional of the Year.
   During the past century, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce has been 
through many phases of growth and change to create the longstanding 
history and tradition of successful business organization. Formed more 
than 20 years ago, the South Lake Chamber's footprint has expanded to 
Clermont, Minneola, Groveland, Mascotte, Monteverde, and Four Corners. 
The original Board of Trade, established in 1895, created a new vision 
of community and business development for South Lake County. One 
century later in 1995, the Clermont-Minneola and Groveland-Mascotte 
Chambers united for the betterment of South Lake. Today, after 20 
years, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce continues to foster a spirit 
of cooperation and progress among the area's business community.
   The excellence with which the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and Mr. 
San Fratello serve South Lake County's business community and 
enterprises is evident from their history and recognition. I commend 
them for their many achievements and I am pleased to congratulate them 
on the celebration of their 20th anniversary. My sincerest wishes and 
congratulations to Mr. San Fratello and his family on his retirement.

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