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Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Akron Roundtable and name them Champions of the Week for Ohio's 13th Congressional District.
their founding in 1976. Over the last 50 years, the Akron Roundtable has brought together roughly 480 speakers, including government officials, famed reporters, athletes, artists, business leaders, astronauts, and many other community leaders.
you know it is an esteemed place to speak. I saw firsthand the dedication of the group in order to bring the world to Akron.
Beacon Journal, the Akron Regional Development Board, and the Akron City Club.
institution, and today the Roundtable is filled with passionate volunteers with a drive for connecting with leaders from around the world.
service to the community. Their commitment to bringing the world to Akron is just one of the reasons why Ohio's 13th Congressional District is known as the Birthplace of Champions.