[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE DOTHAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                            HON. MARTHA ROBY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2019

  Mrs. ROBY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Dothan Area 
Chamber of Commerce on their 100th anniversary. The Dothan Area Chamber 
of Commerce is an exceptional organization that has made enormous 
contributions to fostering economic development in the City of Dothan 
and the surrounding Houston County area.
  Founded in 1919, the organization started as a small office that 
helped to establish the prices of produce and cotton. The organization 
has grown over the years and today is compromised of over 950 
businesses, professionals, and individuals with the goal of serving as 
a catalyst for business and community growth in the Dothan area.
  The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce has been successful in their 
mission and has created an environment that is attractive to many 
diverse businesses and industries. The Wiregrass region's economic 
growth and stability over 100 years is very impressive and reflects the 
successes of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce.
  Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to acknowledge the Dothan Area 
Chamber of Commerce for their positive impact on the commercial, 
financial, civic, agricultural, industrial and general interests of the 
Dothan and Houston County area. We are fortunate to have this 
organization in Alabama's Second District, and I am looking forward to 
many more years of continued growth and success.

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