[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 711]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAREDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 14, 2015

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a momentous 
occasion: the 100th anniversary of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. For 
one century, this organization has been an instrumental and encouraging 
part of our community that wishes to see our city continue to grow and 
move forward.
  The Laredo Chamber of Commerce was founded in April of 1915 in 
Laredo, Texas. It is the largest and oldest business organization in 
Laredo, representing over 650 members from numerous industries, 
including financial institutions, retailers, and service providers. It 
is a voluntary, not-for-profit association that inspires development in 
business and tourism, and is a voice for the local business community. 
The Chamber is also a member of other associations such as the American 
Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers 
of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
  It is in the Laredo Chamber of Commerce's mission statement that it 
is their duty to be proactive in order to further the success of the 
Laredo area while also strengthening the advancement of development in 
areas such as infrastructure and resources. In addition, the Chamber 
provides various workshops for community members, such as seminars, 
trainings, and informative customer service sessions.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the 
Laredo Chamber of Commerce for their hard work and endless effort in 
improving our community these past 100 years. I thank you for this 
time.

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