[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 THANKING YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

  (Mr. SMUCKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank the York County 
Economic Alliance for their work to promote opportunity zones in York 
County.
  Madam Speaker, we know that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is 
working for the American people, allowing families to keep more of 
their hard-earned dollars in their paychecks.
  Businesses are expanding and creating jobs across York and Lancaster 
Counties, creating an economy with more opportunity for everyone.
  One of the strongest tools created by the TCJA is opportunity zones, 
a way to spur development and job creation in economically distressed 
communities.
  In fact, I look forward to hosting the Small Business Administration 
for an opportunity zone roundtable in the near future to share with our 
community the potential advantages of investments in their 
neighborhoods.
  The YCEA, led by President and CEO Kevin Schreiber and Silas 
Chamberlin, the Vice President of Economic and Community Development, 
has done an incredible job through its website, 
``opportunityyork.org,'' sharing how opportunity zones can positively 
transform our communities. This is a great example of a local chamber 
helping businesses build and invest for the benefit of our shared 
community.
  Madam Speaker, York County is open for business with the help of the 
YCEA. I thank them for being a reliable and hardworking partner for 
York County's economic growth and prosperity.

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