[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 192 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7596]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO MONTINE McNULTY

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I rise today to applaud the CEO 
of the Arkansas Hospitality Association, Montine McNulty, who will be 
retiring at the end of this year.
  During this very challenging time for the hospitality industry, 
McNulty persevered through all of the difficulties that transpired amid 
the COVID-19 pandemic. When small businesses were shutting down and 
people were taking early retirements, McNulty decided to postpone 
retirement to help Arkansas' hospitality industry navigate the new 
economic realities it confronted after COVID-19 appeared and disrupted 
so much about how and when business operated. Her selflessness and 
devotion to ensuring that the industry not only stayed alive, but 
succeeded during those difficult times, was truly inspiring.
  McNulty has spent the past 25 years leading the AHA. There are a 
number of significant changes that have occurred during her tenure as 
CEO, all of which McNulty adapted to for the benefit of the AHA, the 
industry, and the Natural State's economy. Technology innovations over 
the last two-and-a-half decades have allowed for quick and effective 
communication and relationship building within the hospitality 
industry. McNulty expertly used these advancements to the advantage of 
AHA members, and the results have been to position the organization's 
tools and capabilities to assist businesses in expanding on and 
delivering better services.
  Because of McNulty's excellent leadership skills, the Arkansas 
hospitality industry has been able to thrive for the past quarter 
century. She will be sincerely missed when she leaves the AHA.
  Of course, McNulty will not completely leave the hospitality industry 
even after stepping down as CEO of AHA. She is an emeritus member of 
the Arkansas Parks, Heritage and Tourism Commission, and current 
president of the Arkansas Tourism Development Foundation--roles that 
will allow her to continue offering her wisdom and expertise into the 
future.
  Montine McNulty is an excellent example of a true leader and an 
excellent businesswoman. Arkansas will be forever grateful for the 
contributions she has made to the hospitality industry and our economy. 
It is an honor to celebrate her 25 years of leadership and extend our 
sincere thanks for all her efforts that served to improve and 
contribute to our great State.

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