[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 21 (Monday, February 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E123-E124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF SACRAMENTO AREA BUSINESS LEADERS

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 4, 2019

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
outstanding business leaders in California's Capital Region being 
honored at the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's 124th 
annual dinner and business awards ceremony. Those being honored are 
dedicated to the success of the region and have worked tirelessly to 
advance its economic vitality. I ask all my colleagues to join me in 
honoring these fine Sacramentans, and in thanking the Sacramento Metro 
Chamber for its tireless efforts to promote business in northern 
California.
  Patrick & Bobbin Mulvaney, Owners of Mulvaney's B&L, are Sacramentans 
of the Year. Patrick and Bobbin have created one of Sacramento's most 
celebrated restaurants and worked to help further the conversation 
around mental health in the restaurant industry. Patrick and Bobbin 
have been a leading force behind making Sacramento the ``Farm-to-Fork'' 
capital of the country.
  Dave Roughton, SAFE Credit Union, is Businessman of the Year. Dave is 
active in industry and community affairs through his volunteer work 
with several organizations and volunteers his time with credit union 
industry organizations. Dave has been the Chief Executive Officer and 
President of SAFE Credit Union since April 2016 and January 2013 
respectively and served as its Chief Operating Officer until March 
2016.
  Donna Lucas, Chief Executive Officer and President of Donna Lucas 
Public Affairs, is Businesswoman of the Year. Since opening Lucas 
Public Affairs in 2006, Donna has grown the firm into a team of 
accomplished public affairs professionals who work to explain the 
complexities around many of the major public policy challenges facing 
the state. Donna is routinely named one of Sacramento's 100 most 
powerful people and is often listed as one of the state Capitol's most 
influential people.
  Fairytale Town is being inducted into the Business Hall of Fame. For 
60 years, Fairytale Town has offered children and families a safe place 
to imagine, play and learn. With year-round special events, theater 
performances and educational programming, Fairytale Town

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offers a place for children to be creative and to exercise their minds 
and bodies
  Silt Wine Company and Muddy Boot Wine is Small Business of the Year 
Award. Muddy Boot Wine and Silt Wine Company boasts a long list of gold 
medals in various tasting competitions and is made less than thirty 
minutes from Midtown. Located along the Delta in Clarksburg, their wine 
is local, sustainable, affordable, and the owners constantly work to 
make our region an even better place.
  Megan Blackwell, Marketing Manager for Otto Construction, is this 
year's Young Professional of the Year. Born, raised, and educated in 
Oregon, Ms. Blackwell has made Sacramento her home. She is also 
involved with Metro EDGE and is one of the Metro Chamber's 40 Under 40.
  Julie Brown, Director of Resource Development at California Clothing 
Recyclers, is Ambassador of the Year. Julie's commitment to the region 
and furthering the mission of the Sacramento Metro Chamber do not go 
unnoticed. Julie is a valued partner and leader of the Ambassador 
Program and works to encourage members to become engaged and excited 
about the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize these individuals and 
businesses for their contributions to the Sacramento region that I 
love. I ask all my colleagues to join me in commending them for their 
unwavering commitment to Sacramento.

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