[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE KERN COUNTY BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 3, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Kern County 
Black Chamber of Commerce on their 20th anniversary.
  The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2002 by Ali 
and Earlena Morris. The Chamber's work has provided opportunities for 
African American businesses to succeed. Their concentration of 
resources on critical areas of business has assured growth and 
sustainability for Kern County. In addition, the Kern County Black 
Chamber of Commerce won the Chamber of the Year award in 2008.
  The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping 
low- and moderate-income communities build wealth through establishing 
connections for members and introducing them to information and 
resources. They also support African American students through their 
scholarship and youth programs which provide participants an 
opportunity to explore into the world of business at a young age.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in honoring the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce for their 
20 years of service to the Central Valley.

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