[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 21]
[House]
[Page 28267]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CIADA--CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to 
salute an organization that has ably served the citizens of North and 
South Carolina for 50 years. With approximately 2,500 members, the 
Carolinas Independent Automobile Dealers Association is the largest 
chapter within the National Independent Dealers Association in the 
country. Led by executive director Jim Edwards, CIADA encourages its 
members to abide by a published code of ethics and to actively serve 
the best interests of their clients. Their commitment to Carolina 
families has earned this association a reputation of excellence.
  The members of this association have also been recognized as national 
leaders of the automobile industry. Throughout its history, four 
members of the Carolina Association have served as distinguished 
presidents of the National Association, including Karen Barbee of 
Concord, the current president and first woman to lead this national 
organization.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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