[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11188]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE PADUCAH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

  (Mr. COMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Paducah Area 
Chamber of Commerce for their designation as the 2017 Chamber of the 
Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. This 
national honor was awarded at the ACCE National Convention in 
Nashville, Tennessee, on July 18.
  This is the second win for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce in 
the last 6 years, and is national recognition of the area's national 
business leaders whose community contributions are unparalleled. 
Ranking among the top 10 percent of Chambers nationwide, their mission 
of promotion, advocacy, and education develops well-rounded, lifelong 
business leaders with a pride and responsibility to their fellow 
community members.
  As the largest city in the First District of Kentucky, the chamber's 
efforts have benefited not only the Paducah area, but positively impact 
communities throughout western Kentucky.
  I would like to thank President Sandra Wilson and Board Chair Tammy 
Zimmerman, as well as the board of directors, staff, and chamber 
members for their unwavering dedication to the betterment of local 
industry. I look forward to many future accomplishments for the 
chamber, and I am proud to represent the thriving business leaders of 
Paducah.

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