[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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           HONORING THE LIFETIME OF SERVICE OF TERRY OTTINGER

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Terry Ottinger, who 
has retired after 14 years of faithful service on staff with the 
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and, 17 years before that, as a business 
owner. Few have done more to advance the cause of the local 
entrepreneur than Terry.
  Since 1921, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce has served as an 
advocate for business and, today, is the largest chamber in Polk 
County, with over 1,400 investor businesses.
  During Terry's tenure as chamber vice president, Lakeland has risen 
to the fourth fastest growing metropolitan area in the Nation. His 
leadership has been instrumental in expanding training workshops, 
promoting small business development, and providing opportunities for 
investors and visionaries to network.
  The city of Lakeland is a stronger regional partner and a more 
desirable location for prospective businesses because of Terry's 
professionalism, strategic outlook, team building talents, and honest 
friendship.
  Thank you, Terry. Thank you for a lifetime of service. You are not 
done, though, and we look forward to keeping you engaged in our 
community for years to come.

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