[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 100 (Thursday, May 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E502-E503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF GWEN KANIA, PRESIDENT OF THE TIOGA COUNTY 
                          CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 28, 2020

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the retirement of 
Gwen Kania, President of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce.
  Gwen came to the Chamber in May of 2008 as the Director of Operations 
and in January of 2014, she became the President and CEO of the Tioga 
County Chamber of Commerce. During her time with the Chamber, Gwen put 
into action a Computer Management System that streamlined processes. 
She also organized Career Day and the Tioga County Job Fair. For three 
years, she administered the On The Job Training Grant from the New York 
State Department of Labor.
  Gwen was also in the public eye, facilitating the Chamber's 
traditional events and ribbon cuttings, providing service to the 
community. One highlight Gwen enjoyed most in recent times was the 
Chamber's Centennial Celebration and Gala in 2019. For several years, 
Gwen was also the Leadership Tioga Program Manager and Facilitator.
  The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce will greatly miss Gwen and her 
efforts there have not gone unnoticed. However, her retirement is well 
deserved. I thank Gwen for all she has done during her time at the 
Chamber.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to congratulate Gwen on her retirement and 
her twelve years of invaluable service to the Tioga County Chamber of 
Commerce and dedication to improving the Tioga County community.

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