[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CINDY LEWIS FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Cindy Lewis has dedicated her nearly 33-year 
career at the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce to serving 
the business community of Osceola County. A native Floridian, Cindy was 
born in Deland, Florida as the second daughter of Johnny and Annette 
Wimberly. She has called Central Florida her home for her entire life 
and is a proud graduate of Osceola High School's Class of 1980.
  Cindy began her career with the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of 
Commerce as an Administrative Assistant in 1989, was promoted to Office 
Manager in 1994, and Executive Vice President in 2008. In her time at 
the Chamber, Cindy was recognized as Chamber Professional of the Year 
in 2017 by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP), she 
received her certification as a Florida Certified Chamber Professional 
(FCCP) and is currently in her fourth year at the Institute for 
Organization Management (IOM), a professional development program of 
the U.S. Chamber Foundation from which she will graduate in June 2022 
with the IOM certification. During her tenure at the Kissimmee/Osceola 
Chamber, the Chamber has been recognized by the Florida Association of 
Chamber Professionals (FACP) as Chamber of the Year in the years 2001, 
2017, and 2021. Cindy is a graduate of Leadership Osceola.
  Cindy has been married to Troy Lewis, the love of her life, for 32 
years. Cindy and Troy own a ranch in Clermont, FL filled with cattle, 
donkeys, chickens, cats, and two spoiled dogs who are their pride and 
joy. When she is not working or ranching, she enjoys spending time with 
her husband boating, enjoying other outdoor activities, learning new 
recipes, vacationing in the Florida Keys, and spending time with family 
and friends.

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