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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
IN RECOGNITION OF SACRAMENTO AREA BUSINESS LEADERS
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HON. DORIS O. MATSUI
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, February 4, 2019
Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many
outstanding business leaders in California's Capital Region being
honored at the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's 124th
annual dinner and business awards ceremony. Those being honored are
dedicated to the success of the region and have worked tirelessly to
advance its economic vitality. I ask all my colleagues to join me in
honoring these fine Sacramentans, and in thanking the Sacramento Metro
Chamber for its tireless efforts to promote business in northern
California.
Patrick & Bobbin Mulvaney, Owners of Mulvaney's B&L, are Sacramentans
of the Year. Patrick and Bobbin have created one of Sacramento's most
celebrated restaurants and worked to help further the conversation
around mental health in the restaurant industry. Patrick and Bobbin
have been a leading force behind making Sacramento the ``Farm-to-Fork''
capital of the country.
Dave Roughton, SAFE Credit Union, is Businessman of the Year. Dave is
active in industry and community affairs through his volunteer work
with several organizations and volunteers his time with credit union
industry organizations. Dave has been the Chief Executive Officer and
President of SAFE Credit Union since April 2016 and January 2013
respectively and served as its Chief Operating Officer until March
2016.
Donna Lucas, Chief Executive Officer and President of Donna Lucas
Public Affairs, is Businesswoman of the Year. Since opening Lucas
Public Affairs in 2006, Donna has grown the firm into a team of
accomplished public affairs professionals who work to explain the
complexities around many of the major public policy challenges facing
the state. Donna is routinely named one of Sacramento's 100 most
powerful people and is often listed as one of the state Capitol's most
influential people.
Fairytale Town is being inducted into the Business Hall of Fame. For
60 years, Fairytale Town has offered children and families a safe place
to imagine, play and learn. With year-round special events, theater
performances and educational programming, Fairytale Town
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offers a place for children to be creative and to exercise their minds
and bodies
Silt Wine Company and Muddy Boot Wine is Small Business of the Year
Award. Muddy Boot Wine and Silt Wine Company boasts a long list of gold
medals in various tasting competitions and is made less than thirty
minutes from Midtown. Located along the Delta in Clarksburg, their wine
is local, sustainable, affordable, and the owners constantly work to
make our region an even better place.
Megan Blackwell, Marketing Manager for Otto Construction, is this
year's Young Professional of the Year. Born, raised, and educated in
Oregon, Ms. Blackwell has made Sacramento her home. She is also
involved with Metro EDGE and is one of the Metro Chamber's 40 Under 40.
Julie Brown, Director of Resource Development at California Clothing
Recyclers, is Ambassador of the Year. Julie's commitment to the region
and furthering the mission of the Sacramento Metro Chamber do not go
unnoticed. Julie is a valued partner and leader of the Ambassador
Program and works to encourage members to become engaged and excited
about the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber.
Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize these individuals and
businesses for their contributions to the Sacramento region that I
love. I ask all my colleagues to join me in commending them for their
unwavering commitment to Sacramento.
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