[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1063]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SALUTING THE ROUND ROCK, TX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I salute my friends and neighbors 
of the Round Rock, TX Chamber of Commerce who were recently honored as 
the 2018 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce 
Executives. The Round Rock Chamber are richly deserving recipients of 
this prestigious award which recognizes the leadership role chambers 
have in their communities and excellence in operations and community 
leadership.
  Throughout the years, the Chamber has fostered an unrivaled 
environment of economic success for the citizens of Round Rock. They've 
helped to employ over 25,000 Texans with over 10,000 investors 
supporting the local economy, making the Chamber one of the largest and 
most active business associations in Central Texas. Their efforts have 
been a critical part of Texas's strong economy and have been essential 
to making Round Rock a place where business thrives.
  The Chamber continuously works to create economic opportunities for 
the people of Round Rock. In the past year alone, the Chamber has won 
$257 million in capital investment, brought 575 jobs to Round Rock, 
launched the Entrepreneurship Round Rock program, and increased 
opportunities for entrepreneurs young and old. When it comes to 
promoting education, talent development, and quality of life in the 
Round Rock Community, the Round Rock Chamber never rests.
  The positive impacts made by the Chamber are among the many reasons I 
am proud to call the city of Round Rock my hometown. I celebrate their 
work and am glad to see them get the national recognition they deserve. 
I know that for the Chamber, as well as the citizens they're proud to 
serve, the best is yet to come.

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