[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10673]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 GREATER MARYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 30, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to congratulate the 
Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce on their Centennial Anniversary. 
On April 23, 1907, the chamber was created when area businessmen came 
together to improve the economic vitality by promoting businesses and 
community and enhancing the quality of life in Maryville, Missouri.
  The mission of the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce is to 
support advancing agriculture, education, industry, legislation, 
retail, professional services, recreation, and tourism of the City of 
Maryville and its surrounding area.
  The City of Maryville, organized on February 14, 1845, has become the 
commercial, educational and entertainment center for the region by 
hosting such events as fairs, auto shows, and rodeos.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent the Greater Maryville Chamber 
of Commerce and congratulate them on 100 years of service and I look 
forward to future celebrations.

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