[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23674]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MS. TAMMY CARNRIKE

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                         HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the appointment 
of Ms. Tammy Carnrike as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of 
the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Ms. Carnrike is a 
leader at the local and State level whose commitment to economic 
development and job creation has been a vital asset to the State of New 
York.
  For the last eighteen years, she has been a member of the Chenango 
County Chamber of Commerce, and its President for the previous eight. 
During her tenure, Ms. Carnrike has been instrumental in improving the 
quality of life and promoting further economic growth. This appointment 
is a well-deserved honor for her achievements within Chenango County 
and across New York State.
  I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Carnrike for the last 
eight years. Together we have been able to secure over $12 million in 
Federal funds for improvements to New York State Route 12--improving 
access between the cities of Utica and Binghamton, and all points in 
between. These improvements will greatly benefit the employers located 
along the Route 12 corridor, stimulating further economic and business 
growth.
  Ms. Carnrike has demonstrated the qualities that the ACCE was founded 
upon in 1914 in her dedication, excellent leadership and managerial 
expertise. I also congratulate her for becoming only the third woman to 
hold this organization's highest office in its 90-year history. She 
will no doubt continue the fine work begun by her predecessor Carroll 
Gray of the Charlotte, NC Chamber of Commerce.
  I wish her the best of luck and look forward to continuing a positive 
working relationship to increase opportunities and strengthen the 
Chenango County economy.

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