[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18313]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    TRIBUTE TO MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 2000 CHAMBER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. DAN MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 18, 2000

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this year, the Florida Chamber of 
Commerce Executives (FCCE) named the Manatee County Chamber of 
Commerce, their 2000 Chamber of the Year. Through this and many other 
notable accomplishments, the strength and spirit of the Manatee Chamber 
embodies the foundations for economic leadership that our community 
relies upon. The invaluable service of its pro-Florida, pro-business 
membership continually enhances our lives and builds a better future 
for all of Manatee County.

  Through its many ventures in the Manatee area, the Manatee Chamber of 
Commerce has displayed an innovative and effective approach to business 
and community relations. This approach has been validated by the 
Chamber's 87% membership retention record. Not only does the Chamber 
boast a highly successful Economic Development Council, it also touts a 
rapidly growing menu of business services, including seminars, 
workshops and roundtable discussion groups. These, along with countless 
other services provided by the Chamber, are the attributes that make 
this body the best of its kind in the state of Florida.

  I have had the pleasure to work with several members of the Manatee 
Chamber of Commerce, including the current Chairman Byron Shinn and 
Immediate Past Chairman Brian Murphy, and can personally testify to the 
quality of work put forth by the volunteers and staff of this great 
organization. It makes me proud to have such an outstanding group in 
Florida's 13th District. I commend the Manatee Chamber of Commerce for 
its past record and look forward to witnessing its future 
accomplishments.

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