[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 1116]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


             HONORING THE AUGUSTA METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and pay 
tribute to a non-profit community organization in my 10th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is celebrating more than 100 
years of dedicated service to Augusta, Georgia's economic development. 
Founded in 1905, the chamber has grown to include more than 1,100 
members. The chamber and its members provide citizens with a strong 
business environment that increases employment, retail trade and 
commerce, and industrial growth in Augusta.
  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce has worked to promote a 
prosperous future for all Augustans through legislative efforts and 
through networking programs, such as Women in Business, Leadership 
Augusta, and the Chamber Business Academy. The chamber promotes healthy 
and productive workforces through its nationally-recognized Drugs Don't 
Work program.
  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is also committed to being a 
good neighbor, with committees designated to serve as liaisons between 
businesses and local educators and military communities. Furthermore, 
the chamber promotes business while working carefully to protect 
Augusta's natural environment. The chamber works with State and Federal 
agencies to minimize the impact economic development has on the 
environment.
  Such a diligent organization is to be commended for its efforts. The 
Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is an investment in the present and 
future well-being of the Augusta community. As it celebrates a 
centennial milestone, may this chamber of commerce continue steadfast 
in its work to ensure Augusta's continued competitiveness in our 
domestic and global economies.

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