[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13539]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE GREATER LAFAYETTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR BEING NAMED 
                      NATIONAL CHAMBER OF THE YEAR

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday September 13, 2011

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate the Greater 
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for being named National Chamber of the 
Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
  This distinguished honor is awarded to chambers with superior member 
relations, operation management, and leadership within their community. 
The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has excelled in these areas 
over the past year. Panel members and former award recipients around 
the country determine which chambers are deemed most worthy to receive 
this title. I am very pleased our Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce 
was ranked as the best in the United States this year.
  On August 4th, 2011, Lafayette's chamber was informed of this 
monumental accomplishment. This is the chamber's second national honor 
this year. Before receiving National Chamber of the Year, the Lafayette 
Chamber was given five stars by the United States Chamber of Commerce. 
Only one percent of chambers in the entire United States can claim this 
elite ranking.
  The chamber's contributions to Lafayette and the surrounding areas 
continue to foster development and stability in the business arena. I 
thank them for their continued efforts to strengthen our community. The 
chamber is absolutely deserving of this esteemed award. On behalf of 
the people of South Louisiana, I offer my sincere congratulations.

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