[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LINDA CHRISTLE

  (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Linda Christle, who 
is retiring as executive director of Economic Development Sedalia-
Pettis County.
  She has faithfully served the community of Sedalia for the past 12 
years. Throughout her tenure as executive director, Linda has achieved 
many accomplishments, including the creation of three enhanced 
enterprise zones, resulting in over 50 companies benefiting and growing 
their businesses in her community. Additionally, this past year, the 
community was able to complete its third strategic plan in 15 years. As 
a result, multiple task forces were established to enhance the 
community, which also led to the eventual creation of the 
entrepreneurial program called 1 Million Cups.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to congratulate and to thank Linda 
Christle for her years of distinguished service in Sedalia and Pettis 
County. I am blessed to represent her in Congress, and I wish her all 
the best in her future endeavors.

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