[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E80]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE SAUK VALLEY AREA OF COMMERCE ON RECEIVING A FIVE-
     STAR ACCREDITATION FROM THE UNITED STATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Sauk 
Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on receiving a Five-Star Accreditation 
from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Sauk Valley Area 
Chamber of Commerce was one of 120 chambers across the nation to 
receive this accreditation this past year.
  Founded in 1912, the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has gone on 
to develop their organization's abilities into one of the finest in the 
nation. The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce represents many 
communities across both Illinois and Iowa, where they work to expand 
economic opportunities in the region. With this accreditation, it is 
clear the Sauk Valley Area will continue to benefit from the efforts of 
this organization as we begin the new year. I am impressed by the work 
they have done to improve the well-being of local businesses across our 
region and congratulate them on a job well done. As we look to the 
future, I am eager to see how the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce 
builds upon this distinction and uses it to expand upon their successes 
and continue to improve the local business community. A strong 
workforce is key to a strong community, and this five-star recognition 
speaks volumes to that commitment.
  It is because of groups such as the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of 
Commerce that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally 
congratulate the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on its five-star 
accreditation and thank them for their service to our community.

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