[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 194 (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING AND HONORING LINDA LEWIS

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2025

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Linda 
Lewis of Jasper, Alabama, wife of Ray Lewis and longtime President of 
the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, for her decades of service, 
leadership, and steadfast commitment to the people and businesses of 
Walker County.
  A proud graduate of Walker High School, Class of 1974, Mrs. Lewis has 
dedicated much of her life to making Walker County a better place to 
live, work, and raise a family. Since assuming the role of Chamber 
President in 1996, she has been instrumental in leading Walker County 
through transformative growth and economic development. Under her 
leadership, retail across the county has flourished, from the 
revitalization of downtown Jasper to the expansion of Interstate 22.
  Mrs. Lewis has guided the Chamber in launching critical programs 
focused on leadership development, community engagement, and technical 
advancement. She has strengthened partnerships with regional and 
national bass fishing organizations, boosting tourism and supporting 
business recruitment. Through her efforts, nationally recognized brands 
in lodging, dining, and retail have chosen to invest in Walker County, 
creating hundreds of new jobs and expanding opportunities for families 
throughout the region.
  Most recently, the Walker County Chamber of Commerce unveiled plans 
for a major new development near Walker Baptist Medical Center in 
Jasper, a project made possible by Mrs. Lewis's determination to 
continue advancing the county's economic future.
  Mrs. Lewis's contributions to our communities cannot be overstated. 
Her vision, commitment, and unwavering work ethic have left a lasting 
impact on Walker County and will continue to shape its success for 
generations to come.
  On this day, November 18, 2025, Linda Lewis will be honored as the 
recipient of the 2025 Jamie Wallace Award, the highest recognition that 
a chamber of commerce executive in the State of Alabama can receive. In 
recognition of her dedicated service, I am proud to present Mrs. Lewis 
with a flag flown over the United States Capitol in her honor.
  It is my privilege to congratulate Linda Lewis on this well-deserved 
award and to commend her for nearly three decades of exceptional 
leadership and devotion to Walker County. Her contributions demonstrate 
the very best of public service, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring her legacy.

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