Congressman Gingrey met this week with the Polk County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the issues facing Polk County and the State of Georgia. Congressman Gingrey spent the morning fielding questions and concerns from Chamber members and local government officials on issues such as economic development opportunities and health care reform. A photo of this group is attached.

Congressman Gingrey submitted the following remarks, recognizing the contributions of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce, to the Congressional Record:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a delegation from my district that has traveled to Washington representing Polk County, Georgia and its Chamber of Commerce.  The delegation includes representatives from the Chamber, elected officials from the City of Cedartown, elected officials from the City of Rockmart, county elected officials, as well as local business leaders.

Located just outside metro Atlanta on the Georgia-Alabama line, Polk County offers a number of great opportunities for both residents and businesses that are looking to locate to Georgia.  However, like counties across America, Polk County and its citizens are facing their own economic challenges.  For this reason, this delegation has come to Washington to advocate on behalf of their community and to discuss both the potential positive and negative impact that actions here in Washington can have not just on Polk County, but on all of our nation’s communities. 

I want to take this opportunity to commend the Polk County Chamber of Commerce for taking this proactive approach in representing the best interests of the people of Northwest Georgia.  I look forward to our visit as we continue to work together to facilitate a stronger and even more economically vibrant Polk County.

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