[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 2018 TYSONS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF 
                               DIRECTORS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 3, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Tysons Regional 
Chamber of Commerce and to congratulate the incoming 2018 board 
members. Tysons has drastically transformed during the past 55 years 
from a sleepy, rural area to one of the most vibrant regions in the 
country. This change began when the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors 
approved plans for the Tysons Corner Shopping Center in 1962. When the 
mall opened in 1968, it was hailed as the largest enclosed mall in the 
world.
  Since then, there has been a dramatic influx of technology companies, 
government contracting firms, and other corporations. Tysons has become 
the premier business district of the Washington Metropolitan Area, and 
is one of the largest employment centers in the United States. With the 
opening of Metro's Silver Line, as well as ongoing redevelopment, the 
region is expected to continue adding not only businesses, but also 
high-density residential housing.
  The mission of the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce is to be the 
unified voice of the business community, while ensuring its ties and 
commitment to the community are strengthened. The Chamber actively 
promotes local non-profits and community organizations, as well as 
youth educational programs, and it sponsors multiple events each year 
in support of these activities.
  The growth of the Chamber has been the result of the diversity of its 
members and the leadership of its Board. I am pleased to include in the 
Record the names of the incoming 2018 board members.
  Chairman of the Board: Virginia Case
  General Counsel: William Daly
  VP of Membership: Joshua Brady
  VP of Marketing: Chris Tomseth
  Treasurer: David MacGillivray
  Secretary: Maureen Loftus
  At-Large Members: Samim Ardeishar, Susan Baker, Joseph Cathey, Andrew 
Clark, Kevin Corey, Joe Falit, Jerry Ferguson, Jennifer Garry, Tucker 
Gladhill, Laura Granato, Reza Hassan, Kathy Jensen, Kathleen Kelly, 
Walter Kim, Jeffrey Krashin, Kathy McNeill, Marge Niedwicz, Shawn 
Pastor, Vick Rai, Mark Rogoff, Nema Semnani, Trevor Taylor, James 
Ursini, Diana Villarreal, Patrick Whalen, Peter Wynne
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
incoming board members and in commending the Tysons Regional Chamber of 
Commerce for its commitment to promoting the business community, while 
encouraging social responsibility and civic engagement. I wish the 
Chamber the very best for its continued growth and success.

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