[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF BRUCE KENDALL

  (Mr. KILMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
service of Bruce Kendall, a man who has served as the president and CEO 
of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County.
  There are so many things I could say to recognize Bruce. I could 
speak to the phenomenal way in which he developed partnerships both 
within Pierce County and with neighbors in our region. I could praise 
the leadership he showed to shepherd our community through the pandemic 
and to ensure small businesses had the information and resources that 
they needed.
  I could express my gratitude personally for the role he played to me 
as a mentor when I worked with him at the EDB for 10 years before 
coming to Congress.
  However, the main thing I want to convey today is that Bruce Kendall 
has changed lives. There are people in our region who have jobs today 
because of Bruce. There are families able to put food on their tables 
because of Bruce. Our community is stronger and more prosperous because 
of Bruce. Bruce Kendall has been a real difference maker, and for that 
today on the House floor I thank him.

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