[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 203 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1262-E1263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE CAREER OF MS. BETH SHERMAN

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                              of indiana-

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 23, 2021

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Beth Sherman for 
her dedicated service to LaGrange County, Indiana. Residents of 
LaGrange County owe a debt gratitude to Beth for her leadership at the 
LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce.
  Beth joined the chamber in 2006, and soon after became its executive 
director, a position in which she served for 12 years. Under her 
leadership, the chamber's membership doubled, and business in the 
county blossomed. The chamber's membership stands at more than 400 
businesses today, up from the 146 members in 2006 when Beth started. 
The county's unemployment rate is roughly half that of the national 
average, and future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to 
be 47.4 percent, considerably higher than the US average of 33.5 
percent. These benchmarks, and others, can be attributed in large 
measure to Beth.
  Her commitment to helping local businesses grow was palpable, as she 
advocated tirelessly for its members, brought members of the Chamber 
together through events, helped to transform the Chamber's marketing 
and outreach efforts, and more. Aside from her work in the chamber, 
Beth is a beloved member of the LaGrange County community and intends 
to remain active in retirement.
  I am proud to include in the Record this document as a testament to 
Beth's work and legacy. Because of her, more Hoosiers in LaGrange 
County have good jobs, can support their families, and enjoy a higher 
quality of life. Although she will no longer lead Chamber, her legacy 
will endure, and her commitment to the community and state will serve 
as a proud example for others in the years to come.

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