[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5314]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



             RECOGNIZING THE NORTH FORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 11, 2000

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the North Fork Chamber 
of Commerce for its outstanding contributions to the community.
  During the last year, the North Fork Chamber of Commerce has 
accomplished a great deal. They have increased their membership to 64 
members. The Chamber began quarterly town hall meetings with Supervisor 
Gary Gilbert and Sheriff John Anderson, holding three meetings in 1999. 
The Chamber has also joined SUPERCHEX (Superior California Chamber 
Exec's) to network with neighboring Chambers of Commerce. In 
collaboration with neighboring Chambers, the North Fork Chamber began 
advance planning, one year in advance, of chamber projects.
  The North Fork Chamber started a weekly ``North Fork Chamber Chat'' 
column in the Sierra Star, a local newspaper. The Chamber also resumed 
monthly newsletters and monthly mixers for its members.
  The North Fork Chamber secured $52,500 in grants and matching funds 
to add new sidewalks, mini-parks, and tourist signs on Northfork's Main 
Street.
  The Chamber began a part-time paid staff, courtesy of the USFS SCSEP 
program, which also provided mileage and classes on Microsoft programs 
and project management. Along with their many achievements, the Chamber 
also acquired a new office, courtesy of CDC, at the Mill Site Office 
Building, furnished and staffed by Jim Flanagan.
  Mr. Speaker, I recognize the North Fork Chamber of Commerce for its 
service to the community. I urge colleagues to join me in wishing the 
North Fork Chamber of Commerce many more years of continued success.

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