CONGRATULATING JENNIFER SPROUT

HON. DEAN HELLER

OF NEVADA

IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE

February 25, 2016

Mr. HELLER: Mr. President, today, I wish to congratulate Jennifer Sprout on her retirement after serving as CEO of the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce for six years. It gives me great pleasure to recognize her years of service to the City of Elko’s business community.

Ms. Sprout grew up in California and moved to Elko when she was 19 years old. Prior to working for the Chamber, she served as Account Manager and General Manager for Holiday Broadcasting of Elko. In 2009, Ms. Sprout accepted the position of CEO at the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce. As CEO, she served as a powerful voice for Elko businesses, working to bring awareness to issues affecting this community. She also spearheaded efforts to grow outside recognition of the resources the city has to offer and provided opportunities for business leaders to come together. The City of Elko is recognized as a tourist destination and economic hub for the northeastern part of Nevada, in part due to Ms. Sprout’s hard work and unwavering dedication to growing the community. To say she has had a positive impact on the City of Elko would be an understatement. The strong foundation she has built throughout her tenure will be felt for years to come.

The Elko Area Chamber of Commerce was established on April 1, 1907, to support the local business community and promote the City of Elko. Today, the Chamber has over 700 businesses represented through various members. This incredible organization has helped businesses through times of economic downturn and recovery to stay on their feet and succeed. Through the incredible work of the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce, Elko’s business community continues to thrive and maintain a high quality of life for residents. The City of Elko is fortunate to have had someone like Ms. Sprout leading the way at this important Chamber.

Ms. Sprout has demonstrated professionalism, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the highest standards during her tenure at the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce. I am both humbled and honored by her service and am proud to call her a fellow Nevadan. Today, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating Ms. Sprout on her retirement from the Chamber and in wishing her well at her new position with Design Concepts. I give my deepest appreciation for all that she has done for the City of Elko.