[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17990]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         TRIBUTE TO DICK WALDEN

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2000

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to honor Mr. Dick Walden 
of Warner Robins, GA. Mr. Walden is retiring from his position as 
president of the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce after devotedly 
serving the local business community for 16 years.
  Mr. Walden's retirement will bring a close to 30 years of 
accomplished service in Chamber of Commerce Management. He has served 
five chambers in Georgia and Florida, as well as serving on the board 
of directors of both the Georgia and Florida chamber of commerce 
executive associations. Mr. Walden's achievement has been appreciated 
by many as the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives Association named 
him Chamber Professional of the Year in 1991. His accomplishment is 
apparent through the growth and economic progression that Warner Robins 
has experienced under his leadership. The number of member businesses 
in Warner Robins has more than grown from 310 to 1,336 under his 
direction.
  Warner Robins has benefited immensely from the contributions of 
service and devotion that Mr. Walden has made to the area. The economic 
health experienced over the past years is a reflection of Mr. Walden's 
hard work and dedication. I appreciate all of his accomplishment and 
hope for his continued success in future endeavors.




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