[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 102 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E628-E629]
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                HONORING THE CAREER OF MR. JOHN SAMPSON

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 11, 2021

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished 
career of Mr. John Sampson of Fort Wayne.

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  As the President and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional 
Partnership, John has been indispensable in making possible the 
economic growth and general welfare that Hoosiers in northeast Indiana 
have enjoyed the last 15 years and will continue to enjoy for a long 
time to come.
  John led the partnership since its founding in 2006. Prior to the 
partnership's creation, cities and counties in the region competed, 
more than did they cooperate, for investment. The region was 
experiencing a declining per-capita income and change was needed.
  Thanks to John's leadership and his vision to make northeast Indiana 
a globally competitive economy, investment started corning in and the 
region began a transfonnation.
  In his own words, ``Working together, our region has overcome 
challenges and achieved major milestones many thought not possible. In 
collaboration with our partners from the private and public sectors 
throughout the 11 counties, we have built a foundation of regional 
strength and momentum that will serve the residents of Northeast 
Indiana for years to come.''
  John has been described as having ``Unabashed passion for all things 
Northeast Indiana,'' Anyone who has met him agrees.
  As John retires, I wish him the best for all that he has done after a 
long and distinguished career. This record is testament to his service 
for which northeast Indiana is grateful.

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