[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 27]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 36464]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BERNIE FECHTEL

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this moment to recognize the 
work of Bernie Fechtel of Jefferson City, Missouri. A successful 
businessman in central Missouri, Mr. Fechtel served as the Chairman of 
the Board for the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce in 2007.
  During his time as Chairman, the local Chamber was awarded the 
Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's ``Chamber of the Year'' 
award in recognition of the Chamber's effectiveness and efficiency in 
implementing its economic goals. Jefferson City is the fifth city in 
history to receive this distinguished award.
  Mr. Fechtel will continue to serve the Jefferson City Chamber of 
Commerce in 2008 as it's Chairman-Emeritus. I trust that Members of the 
House will join me in thanking Bernie Fechtel for his outstanding 
leadership and vision.

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