[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE PEKIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON 125 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Pekin Chamber 
of Commerce on its 125th Anniversary. The Chamber has joyfully served 
the Pekin community since 1893.
  In October of 1893, what is now the Pekin Chamber of Commerce was 
formed by five businessmen who originally named their new organization 
the Citizen's Improvement Association of Pekin. The organization set 
out with the goal of ``advancing the business interest and promoting 
the commercial growth of the City of Pekin.'' Although the organization 
went through several name changes, before settling on the Pekin Area 
Chamber of Commerce, their mission remained the same. Today, the Pekin 
Chamber of Commerce continues to serve businesses and consumers in the 
region as they work to grow and strengthen the local economy. I commend 
them on their 125th Anniversary for all of the work they have done for 
the residents of Pekin and look forward to seeing their continued 
efforts.
  It is because of groups such as the Pekin Chamber of Commerce that I 
am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Mr. 
Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate the Pekin Chamber 
of Commerce on its 125th Anniversary and thank them for their service 
to the community.
  In October the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce will be finishing 125 
years of leading Pekin businesses.

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