[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1362-1363]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


            IN RECOGNITION OF SACRAMENTO'S BUSINESS LEADERS

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 2017

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
exceptional honorees of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of 
Commerce's 122nd Annual Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony. These 
business leaders have shown an exemplary commitment to the economic 
growth and advancement of the Sacramento Region. As members of the 
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, honorees, and guests 
gather in celebration of a year of successes, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring these outstanding community members.
  Kevin Johnson, former Mayor of Sacramento, is Sacramentan of the 
Year. A distinguished member of our community, Mr. Johnson proudly 
served as our mayor for the past eight years. During his tenure he did 
much to move our city forward and most notably, he was instrumental in 
keeping our beloved Sacramento Kings, partnering with the Kings 
ownership to get the Golden 1 Center built. For many years, Mr. 
Johnson's vision and philanthropy has benefited the citizens of our 
community.
  Ann Madden Rice, Chief Executive Officer of UC Davis Medical Center, 
Is Businesswoman of the Year. Ms. Rice is a true leader in our region's 
health care system. Under her leadership, the UC Davis Medical Center 
was one of the hospitals at the forefront of the implementation of the 
Affordable Care Act in Sacramento.
  Chris Granger, President of the Sacramento Kings, is Businessman of 
the Year. Joining the Sacramento Kings in 2013, Mr. Granger was 
instrumental in developing the new Golden 1 Center. The arena opened 
its doors in October 2016 to rave reviews and sold out concerts. Chris' 
vision is helping to revive Sacramento's urban care.
  American Red Cross and Sacramento City College are being inducted 
into the Centennial Business Hall of Fame. American Red Cross, their 
staff, and their many volunteers have been the cornerstone of our 
region's emergency response community for many years. The work they do 
to provide training and assistance is critical to our region. Too often 
we do not realize just how important their hard work is until disaster 
strikes. Sacramento City College has been a leader in our region's 
education community for more than one hundred years. Their longevity is 
a testament to the high quality education and experiences that 
Sacramento City College faculty and staff help create for students.
  Relles Florist and Visit Sacramento are being inducted into the 
Business Hall of Fame. Relles Florist has provided beautiful floral 
arrangements, as well as being a leader in the Sacramento community, 
for the past 70 years. As the lead promoter of tourism for the region, 
Visit Sacramento has done a tremendous job growing as an organization 
and supporting landmark campaigns, including Sacramento's farm-to-fork 
initiatives and the iconic Tower Bridge Dinner. Visit Sacramento is 
instrumental in shaping Sacramento's identity and highlights the many 
things that make Sacramento the great place it is to live, work and 
play. These two enterprises are certainly worthy of this honor, and 
have played major roles in the development of Sacramento's economy over 
their numerous decades of operation.
  Fleet Feet Sacramento, the original store of the Fleet Feet 
franchise, opened in midtown Sacramento in 1976 and since that time has 
fostered a culture of exercise and fitness. A staple in the community, 
Fleet Feet Sacramento continues to sponsor community events and get 
Sacramentans outside and active, and is the well-deserved recipient of 
the Small Business of the Year Award.
  Phil Tretheway, Creative Director of Position Interactive, is this 
year's Young Professional of the Year. Mr. Tretheway is a third 
generation Sacramentan and has been involved in Metro EDGE since its 
inception. He helped chair the 2015 Emerge Summit and has been 
instrumental in shaping downtown's culture.
  This year's Al Geiger Memorial Award is going to Chet Hewitt of 
Sierra Health Foundation and Dennis Mangers. Mr. Hewitt is a true 
treasure for our region. Under his leadership, Sierra Health Foundation 
has helped transform our region into a place that is healthier and more 
equitable for everyone. As a true trailblazer, Mr. Mangers has served 
as a role model and mentor to hundreds in the Sacramento community and 
throughout the State

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of California. He has spent the better part of the last half century 
championing equal rights for all California citizens. These two 
individuals carry on Mr. Geiger's legacy by serving as role models who 
help inspire others to serve our community. Sacramento is a better 
place because of their tireless efforts.
  Carol Garcia receives the Peter McCuen Award for Civic Entrepreneurs. 
Ms. Garcia is Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business 
Development at Community 1st Bank and has helped people with their 
banking for over 20 years. She has been active in local non-profits and 
service organizations, benefiting our community for many years.
  Jim Alves from SMUD and Holly Harper from Sutter Health are the 
recipients of the Volunteer of the Year award. Mr. Alves heads 
Sacramento Municipal Utility District's Economic Development 
Department. More impressively, he serves on numerous Boards and 
community organizations, making a significant impact on everyday 
Sacramentan lives. Ms. Harper is truly an expert in her field and her 
work at Sutter Health and in our community has helped change people's 
lives for the better. She is a driving force at Sutter Health, pushing 
towards greater health care quality in our region and beyond.
  Finally, Karlee Cemo-McIntosh is Ambassador of the Year. Ms. Cemo-
McIntosh has served in a variety of roles for Metro EDGE, the 
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, WEAVE, Inc., the American 
Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association. Working as the 
Marketing Director for Visit Sacramento, she helps put the region's 
best foot forward and attract numerous visitors to Sacramento.



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