[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16966]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 2, 2015

  Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 200 years of the 
Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA).
  Today, we recognize CBIA for serving as an advocate for businesses in 
Connecticut. For two hundred years, CBIA has tirelessly worked to 
promote policies and provide services to support businesses--both large 
and small--in our state. Today, CBIA continues to act as a strong 
advocate for local businesses in the 5th Congressional District and 
throughout Connecticut.
  The State of Connecticut boasts a highly-skilled workforce, a strong 
tradition of manufacturing, and good old-fashioned Yankee ingenuity. 
These qualities make Connecticut an ideal place for innovation and 
entrepreneurship.
  Joe Brennan began his tenure at CBIA in 1988 as a staff attorney. 
Since 2014, he has led the organization as its President and CEO. 
Throughout his time at CBIA, he has maintained his focus on CBIA 
members, and he continues to strive to promote a sound business 
environment and improve workforce readiness in Connecticut.
  Congratulations to Mr. Brennan, the Board of Directors, staff, and 
members of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association on the 
organization's 200th anniversary. I look forward to many more years of 
your continued dedication to our state.

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