[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24153]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MR. CHARLES O. WRIGHT FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE OAKLAND CHAMBER 
                              OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 26, 2005

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the duty of promoting, 
developing and preserving the economic environment and quality of life 
of a community is a personal contribution to the democracy that has 
made America the great country it is today. Leaders are looked upon for 
advice, ideas and stability to sustain the growth and security of our 
communities.
  In recognition of the outstanding dedication and personal leadership 
to a community, I am pleased to extend my warmest commendation to Mr. 
Charles O. Wright for his services to the Oakland Chamber of Commerce 
in Oakland, New Jersey.
  For the last 25 years, businesses as well as prospective college 
students in Oakland, NJ have flourished on his behalf. In 1981, Mr. 
Wright was selected to join the Chamber's Board of Directors. Soon 
after, he served as Vice President and Treasurer. In 1984, as President 
of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, he established the Chamber 
Scholarship, benefiting students of the community. His respected 
leadership qualities resulted in his Chairmanship of four Standing 
Committees: Scholarship, Membership, Election and Technology.
  Mr. Wright has enjoyed a career focused on providing service and 
intellect to the Borough of Oakland, NJ. The community will thrive for 
years to come because of his leadership and dedication to society.
  It is therefore with great honor that I offer my sincerest 
appreciation and congratulations to Mr. Charles O. Wright for his 
committed service to the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and I wish him a 
future filled with continued success.

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