[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3887]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    MARKING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2002

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 100th anniversary 
of the founding of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce in Ontario County, 
New York.
  When the Rev. Ninian Remick first assumed the chairmanship of the 
Geneva Chamber of Commerce in 1902, he and the group had a simple yet 
important mission: ``foster and promote the trade, manufacturing and 
other business interests of Geneva and . . . to enjoin upon our people 
the necessity of a wise and conservative expenditure of the public 
money.''
  The Chamber's initial membership of 148 businesses began a bedrock 
commitment to promoting economic opportunity in the Geneva area and 
improving the quality of life of the community's residents.
  Throughout their first century, the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce 
has sponsored a wide-variety of programs and events showcasing the 
area, and have continually worked to promote and revitalize the city.
  Today, under the leadership of incoming chairman Tom Bowers and its 
580 members, the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is continuing a great 
tradition of commitment to community.
  Mr. Speaker, on Friday, March 22, 2002, the Geneva Area Chamber of 
Commerce will hold its One Hundredth Annual Dinner Meeting, and I ask 
that this House of Representatives pause in its deliberations to salute 
the men and women, past, present and future, of the Geneva Area Chamber 
of Commerce on their proud record of service and accomplishment.

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