[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1027]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  TRIBUTE TO DONNA NIEHOUSE, OUTGOING PRESIDENT, LAKE ELSINORE VALLEY 
                          CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2001

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication to the community and to the overall well-
being of Lake Elsinore is exceptional. Lake Elsinore has been fortunate 
to have dynamic and dedicated business and community leaders who 
willingly and unselfishly give time and talent to making their 
communities a better place to live and work. Donna Niehouse is one of 
these individuals.
  On January 20, 2001, Donna Niehouse was honored as the outgoing 1999-
2000 President of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce. Donna's 
efforts over the past two years as President of the Lake Elsinore 
Chamber of Commerce led to the Chamber's financial stability through 
her sound judgement and leadership. Additionally, Lake Elsinore has 
seen the growth of the monthly Street Fairs and Cruise Nights held in 
the historic downtown Lake Elsinore--leading the Chamber's ability to 
turn over the operation of these events to the Downtown Merchants 
Association.
  The leadership of Donna Niehouse has also led to the Economic 
Development Committee's returning to their original concept of monthly 
luncheons, now one of the most highly attended events in the community, 
and the establishment of the Chamber website. Donna has been 
instrumental in strengthening the bonds between the Chamber, City and 
business community.
  Donna's work to promote the businesses, schools and community 
organizations of the City of Lake Elsinore make me proud to call her a 
community member and fellow American. I know that all of Lake Elsinore 
is grateful for her contribution to the betterment of the community and 
salute her as she departs the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce 
after two years of service. I look forward to continuing to work with 
her for the good of our community in the future.

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