[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DEBBIE COTTON FOR TWO DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE SEMINOLE 
 COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE SEMINOLE COUNTY COMMUNITY

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2016

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay recognition to a great community 
leader who has helped the Seminole County business community through 
her volunteer service and her role at the Seminole County Regional 
Chamber of Commerce: Mrs. Debbie Cotton.
  Debbie is leaving the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce as 
the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer after more than two 
decades as an employee and volunteer at the chamber. Her work over the 
years has helped Seminole County become one of Florida's best places 
for business with multiple major companies relocating to the county and 
thousands of businesses prospering in Seminole County.
  Debbie Cotton started as a volunteer with the Chamber in 1995 and 
then joined the Chamber in 1998 as the receptionist. Over the years, 
she served in a wide variety of roles, serving as the communications 
and events director, business development director, interim president, 
chief operating officer and vice president.
  In addition, she served as a board member on the Foundation for 
Seminole County Public Schools, participated in Leadership Seminole 
Class 2002 and was named Ambassador of the Year by the Chamber in 1996. 
She was named the COO of the Year by the Orlando Business Journal in 
2014.
  Over the years, Debbie Cotton has worked with thousands of 
businesses. She has helped them grow and prosper and thrive in Seminole 
County. Our business community is better because of Debbie Cotton.
  Debbie Cotton will be leaving Seminole County on October 7 to become 
the President of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce. I know that I am 
joined by my colleagues from Central Florida in thanking her for her 
service and wishing her well in the future.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I congratulate Debbie Cotton on her many 
accomplishments in Seminole County and all of Central Florida.

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