[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E801-E802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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                           HON. RONNY JACKSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Mr. JACKSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight a hard-working 
group that has had tremendous impact on the City of Amarillo and those 
who live there, including my family. The Amarillo Economic Development 
Corporation (AEDC), led by its' President and CEO, Kevin Carter, has 
worked with businesses over the last 30 years to bring jobs and 
innovation to the Amarillo area.
  Focused on its work at the local level, AEDC offers economic 
development incentives and training programs to connect job

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searchers with meaningful employment opportunities. These programs 
enable businesses to either relocate or stay in Amarillo and provide a 
breeding ground for new and up and coming business ventures. AEDC helps 
to cultivate the true economic potential that Amarillo and the 
Panhandle have to offer.
  Starting a business is risky and many people do not know where to 
start. AEDC has been there for more than 30 years to help existing 
local businesses expand while also helping to attract new businesses to 
Amarillo. One of AEDC's largest ventures is the Amarillo EnterPrize 
Challenge, which over the last 25 years has connected AEDC with the WT 
Enterprise Center to help over 90 companies develop their business 
aspirations.
  The impact that AEDC has had on the businesses and residents of 
Amarillo cannot be understated. On behalf of the entire Amarillo 
community, I want to thank Kevin Carter and all AEDC staff for their 
unwavering commitment to promoting economic growth, and for helping our 
workforce maximize their potential.

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