[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 99 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE HALL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
2018 recipients of the Hall County Chamber of Commerce's annual awards.
  Each year, the Hall County Chamber awards local businesses and 
individuals for the positive impact that they have had on the 
community.
  To honor the accomplishments of individual Hall County residents, the 
Chamber gave the Distinguished Citizen Award to Benny Bagwell, the W.G. 
Mealor Award to Paul Chambers, and the Community Service Award to State 
Senator Butch Miller. As a friend to each of these three men, I've seen 
their devotion to the Hall County community first-hand.
  Celebrating the achievements of local businesses, the Chamber awarded 
Green's Grocery and Millie's Drapery and Decorating with the Small 
Business of the Year title. Duplicating Products and the Norton Agency 
earned the Family Business of the Year award.
  We can't overlook the risks that men and women take to start a 
business or the benefits these job creators bring to our community. 
Keeping a business operating requires perseverance during the difficult 
times.
  The Hall County Chamber of Commerce empowers the community by 
connecting local businesses and offering resources to support their 
growth. When local business owners collaborate with each other, they 
can energize the Gainesville economy.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate this year's honorees on their well-
deserved awards and wish them continued success.

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