[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRINCE WILLIAM REGIONAL CHAMBER 
                              OF COMMERCE

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with 
Representative Frank Wolf and Representative Jo Ann Davis of Virginia 
to recognize the achievements and contributions of the Prince William 
Regional Chamber of Commerce as they plan to commemorate their 50th 
anniversary.
  The Prince William Regional Chamber's mission is to sustain the 
strong business climate and high quality of life that has made Prince 
William one of the best places to live in the Nation. It is an 
organization comprised of more than 1,000 businesses and community 
groups that work together to strengthen the community and promote the 
region's business development.
  Prince William's business community has grown and diversified 
tremendously over the Chamber's 50 years of existence. In order to 
effectively represent the range of member industries, the chamber is 
comprised of various business councils to ensure all industry 
perspectives are represented as policies and programs are developed and 
implemented.
  The Regional Chamber is integral to promoting businesses' 
profitability and effectiveness, but also serves as an important 
resource for startup and existing businesses. They provide valuable 
information for area businesses and hold informative seminars on 
everything from developing successful business plans to creating 
effective marketing strategies. In addition, the Chamber is active in 
enhancing the community's quality of life by providing scholarships for 
area high school students, promoting the efforts of area not-for-profit 
organizations and community help organizations, and each year honoring 
area regional public safety professionals who have preformed beyond the 
call of duty.
  We have had the privilege to meet and work with the members of the 
Chamber on various occasions to discuss the issues that affect the 
Prince William community and the Nation. The Regional Chamber has 
maintained a relationship with policy makers at the Federal, State and 
local level, and they have worked tirelessly to ensure that area 
businesses grow and succeed.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, we call upon our colleagues to join us in 
congratulating the Prince William County Regional Chamber of Commerce 
on 50 years of success and wishing the Chamber success in the years to 
come.

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