[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 132 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALLEN FAIRVIEW CHAMBER OF 
                                COMMERCE

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 5, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the Allen 
Fairview Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary 
of excellence, while applauding their mission to advocate, educate and 
build business relationships that enable our communities and its 
members to prosper.
  Formed in the early 1960s from the roots of the original Downtown 
Business Association, Don Rodenbaugh served as the organization's first 
president. The Chamber would not be incorporated until 1982 for the 
purpose of advancing the general welfare and prosperity of the city of 
Allen and the Collin County area through economic, civic, commercial, 
cultural, industrial, and educational interests of the area and its 
citizens.
  In an effort to further their reach and grow new enterprises, in 2010 
the Chamber expanded to include businesses in the Town of Fairview, 
legally becoming the modern-day Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce.
  Today, the Chamber has increased their membership to nearly 600, 
including a full-time staff of four, a board of directors made up of 
fifteen individuals from their general membership, and six ex-officio 
members including the city manager, school superintendent, county 
commissioner, economic development director, executive director of the 
small business development center, and their attorney of record.
  The membership of the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce, under the 
leadership of longtime Chief Executive Officer, Sharon Mayer, have 
invested their time and resources to ensure our community truly remains 
the best place to live, work and raise a family. Through it all, this 
organization has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of our 
Collin County business community and bolstering the entrepreneurial 
spirit that served as the backbone of our region.
  Now as we recognize the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce on this 
milestone occasion, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
to join me in honoring their forty years of exemplary service and wish 
them great success as they continue their important work.

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