[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27263]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          HONORING KEITH WOODS

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2000

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Keith Woods. Keith Woods 
has left the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce where he served with 
distinction--and flair--for 13 years. During his tenure, Mr. Woods made 
the Chamber into one of the most active in the state with a broad 
diversity of programs including classes, a speaker series, connections 
with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the creation of the 
popular Wednesday Night Market.
  Keith's strong leadership in the business community and his well-
known sense of humor have earned him a national reputation. He is known 
for the quick quips and insightful jabs that at various times run the 
gamut from self-depreciation to stinging sarcasm. He is Santa Rosa's 
toastmaster as well as the city's master of the roast.
  He has also been honored three times by the California Association of 
Chambers of Commerce, including an award for Executive Director of the 
Year. Even beyond California's borders, Mr. Woods has had an impact, 
spreading the word at national chamber events about the importance of 
community involvement.
  With Keith Woods at the helm of the Santa Rosa Chamber, there was 
always excitement, enthusiasm and new ideas in the business community. 
Thanks to Keith, it was never simply ``business as usual.'' It is my 
great pleasure to pay tribute to Keith. I am very proud to be 
representing him.

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