[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 81 (Thursday, May 9, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  TRIBUTE TO GEORGETTE ``GIGI'' GODWIN

 Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I rise today to honor Georgette 
``Gigi'' Godwin, president and chief executive officer, for her nearly 
two decades of leadership in service to Montgomery County Chamber of 
Commerce.
  Ms. Godwin's extensive experience in government, business, and 
nonprofits has been a tremendous asset to the chamber and to the 
broader Montgomery County community. Ms. Godwin has been a tireless 
advocate for the greater metropolitan area's business community. She 
has successfully championed policies that promote economic growth and 
job creation and has fostered strong partnerships with elected leaders 
and stakeholders in her community and across the country.
  Through her leadership, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 
created the National Veteran Institute for Procurement, a free 
technical training program that has graduated roughly 2,500 veteran-
owned businesses from all 50 United States and territories, and the 
GovConNet Council, which advocates for small business Federal 
Government contractors, and spearheaded the Small Business Runway 
Extension Act.
  Ms. Godwin's organization has been a go-to thought leader for both 
the Senate and House Small Business Committees, and I am proud to have 
been able to observe the advocacy of this fine organization firsthand.
  Her dedication is not limited to office hours. Throughout her career, 
she has served on committees and on the boards of numerous 
organizations, demonstrating her dedication to public service. These 
organizations include the Montgomery College's board of trustees, the 
Montgomery County Business Roundtable on Education, Committee for 
Montgomery, the Montgomery County Executive's business advisory board, 
and Imagination Stage.
  In conclusion, I. extend my gratitude to Gigi Godwin for her 
outstanding leadership and her many contributions to not only 
Montgomery County, MD, but to servicemembers and business leaders 
across the country. She is a true champion for every group she touches, 
and we are all grateful for her service and dedication.

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