[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 96 (Monday, June 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E730-E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING THE HALL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 2019 AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 2019

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the 2019 recipients of the Hall County Chamber of Commerce's annual 
awards.
  Each year, the Hall County Chamber of Commerce recognizes local 
businesses and

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individuals in our community for their positive impact on Northeast 
Georgia. Just last month, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce hosted 
its 111th Annual Meeting and Gala to celebrate Hall County's growth and 
success, and to congratulate the honorees on their well-deserved 
achievement. This year, the W.G. Mealor Award was presented to Andi 
Farmer in recognition of her outstanding volunteer efforts. Lanier 
Technical College and its president, Ray Perren, were presented with 
the Community Service Award.
  The Chamber celebrated local businesses by bestowing both Riverside 
Pharmacy and WDUN with the Family Business of the Year Award. M&R 
Equipment Rental & Sales and BGW Dental Group were both named Small 
Businesses of the Year.
  The Chamber also celebrated the rapid economic growth in Hall County. 
By next month, the Chamber projects up to 1,200 new jobs--including 26 
new doctors and $310 million in capital investment--will be added to 
Hall County's economy. As economic development and quality of life in 
Hall County continues to rise, I am reminded of those who take on the 
risk of entrepreneurship. They are among those who help drive Hall 
County's economic growth into the future.
  I want to thank the Hall County Chamber of Commerce for empowering 
our community by connecting local businesses and offering resources to 
support their continued success. When local business owners collaborate 
with one another, they energize our economy and build an even stronger 
sense of community here in Hall County.
  I congratulate the 2019 honorees on their well-deserved recognition 
and wish them success for many years to come.

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