[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF SACRAMENTO'S BUSINESS LEADERS

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
outstanding Sacramento business leaders who are tonight's honorees at 
the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's 121st annual dinner 
and business awards ceremony. Those being honored at tonight's event 
are dedicated to the success of the Sacramento region and have worked 
tirelessly to advance its economic vitality. I ask all my colleagues to 
join me in honoring these fine Sacramentans.
  Martha Clark Lofgren, Partner and Co-founder of Brewer Lofgren, LLP, 
is Sacramentan of the Year. A distinguished attorney, Ms. Lofgren 
specializes in public policy matters with an emphasis on government 
relations, transportation, and land entitlement. She continually 
contributes her expertise and hard work to the well-being of the 
Sacramento region.
  Donna Bland, President and CEO of Golden 1 Credit Union, is 
Businesswoman of the Year. Under Donna's guidance, Golden 1 continues 
to grow, to the benefit of its members and of the regional economy. 
Golden 1 is a large part of the Sacramento community, and we all look 
forward to the opening of the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento later this 
year.
  Bill Yee, President and CEO of Western Contract, is Businessman of 
the Year. Mr. Yee has led the employee-owned Western Contract for over 
three decades. Under his leadership, Western Contract has maintained 
its focus on outstanding customer service, while --finding innovative 
ways to adapt to the changing demands of the furniture industry.
  Aerojet Rocketdyne, a company that has been advancing technologies in 
rockets for over seventy years, is being inducted into the Centennial 
Business Hall of Fame. Aerojet Rocketdyne has long been a valued member 
of Sacramento's regional economy, providing many high-quality jobs to 
my constituents and advancing our national security.
  Julius Clothing Company, a top-tier fashion specialty store serving 
the Sacramento region for over eighty years, and Frank M. Booth, Inc., 
which has provided contracting services in California and Nevada for 
over a century, are being inducted into the Business Hall of Fame. 
These two enterprises are certainly worthy of tonight's honor, and have 
played major roles in the development of Sacramento's economy over 
their numerous decades of operation.
  Crocker & Crocker is one of 'Sacramento's most successful public and 
consumer engagement firms. Its services have helped clients for over 20 
years, and tonight it receives the well-deserved Small Business of the 
Year award.
  Tre Borden is this year's Young Professional of the Year. Tre has his 
hands in a dizzying number of local art and place-making projects, 
including curating Warehouse Artist Lofts and founding a business 
incubator for Sacramento's creative talent.
  This year's Al Geiger Memorial Award is going to Kelly Bennett-
Wofford of Sacramento Covered and Darrell Teat from Nehemiah 
Corporation of America. These two individuals carry on Mr. Geiger's 
legacy by serving as role models who help inspire others to serve our 
community. Sacramento is a better place because of their tireless 
efforts.
  For his many philanthropic endeavors and close involvement in 
Sacramento's midtown renaissance, Patrick Mulvaney, Owner and Chef of 
the renowned Mulvaney's B & L restaurant, is a most deserving recipient 
of tonight's Volunteer of the Year award.
  Scott Hanson receives the Peter McCuen Award for Civic Entrepreneurs. 
Scott is senior partner and founding principal of Hanson McClain 
Investment Advisors, and has helped people plan for retirement for over 
20 years. He is a nationally recognized investment advisor, author, and 
radio host.
  Finally, Sedrick Ghoston is Ambassador of the Year. A highly 
successful financial services representative at Mass Mutual Northern 
California, Sedrick's persistent efforts help his clients reach their 
financial goals.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize these individuals and 
businesses for their contributions to the Sacramento region that I 
love. I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring them for their 
unwavering commitment to Sacramento.

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