[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5488]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE HONOREES OF THE 2016 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF 
                        COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the honorees of the 
2016 Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
  The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is comprised of a diverse 
membership, which represents nearly 70,000 employees. Together, they 
create a sustainable environment where businesses and people thrive by 
focusing on business growth, economic development, advocacy, education, 
and community outreach.
  For the fifth year in a row, the Chamber will recognize excellence in 
business, innovative practices, and outstanding contributions to the 
community at the 2016 Prince William Chamber Business Awards. This 
year, the Chamber adds the Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award and 
industry-specific awards to ensure varying industry sectors have the 
chance to stand out. The annual awards ceremony is held to honor local 
businesses, business leaders, and individuals who promote and advance a 
vital and healthy business environment through their commitment to 
strengthening opportunity and prosperity in the Washington, D.C. 
Metropolitan region.
  It is my honor to submit the 2016 Prince William Chamber of Commerce 
Business Award recipients:
  Excellence in Small Business Award: Harry H. Horning Financial 
Services.
  Business Excellence Award: Micron Technology, Inc.
  Emerging Business Award: FreshySites.
  Innovative Practice/Partnership of the Year Award: Heavy Construction 
Contractors Association.
  Community Outreach Award: Bookworm Central.
  Government Contractor of the Year Award: Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.
  Outstanding Customer Service Award: Okra's Cajun Creole.
  Tech Company of the Year Award: Tracen Technologies, Inc.
  Agnes L. Community Service--Arts and Education Award: Christ Chapel 
Academy.
  Agnes L. Community Service--Health and Human Services Award: Habitat 
for Humanity of Prince William County.
  Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award: Parr and Associates.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues join me in commending the Prince 
William Chamber of Commerce and in congratulating the 2016 Chamber 
Business Awards winners for their outstanding service and achievements. 
Their efforts, on behalf of a diverse community population, ensure the 
continued development of Prince William County as one of the premier 
counties in the United States in which to live, work, and play.

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