CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF DOTTIE GALLAGHER

On 2026-07-09, Representative Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF DOTTIE GALLAGHER" in the House.

CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF DOTTIE GALLAGHER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E662] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF DOTTIE GALLAGHER ______ HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, July 9, 2026 Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Ms. Dottie Gallagher and her remarkable career of service to the Buffalo-Niagara region as she retires from the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP) after thirteen years of dedicated leadership. The BNP is Western New York's regional chamber of commerce and local economic development organization. Today, the organization bids farewell to its CEO of 13 years, Ms. Dottie Gallagher. Under Ms. Gallagher's leadership, the BNP successfully advanced its core mission: empowering, connecting, and mobilizing companies and their employees throughout Western New York. Throughout her career, Ms. Gallagher has advocated for companies and organizations across Western New York, earning her a reputation for thoughtful leadership, innovative problem- solving, and dedicated client service. Ms. Gallagher was instrumental in creating a low-interest loan fund to help developers grow downtown Buffalo's residential-anchored projects. She also played a key role in securing federal funding to create an upstate tech hub, as well as state and federal dollars to expand the sport fishing industry around Olcott Bay in Northern Niagara County. For decades, the BNP's focus on local employers and strategic partners has driven investment, economic growth, and job creation. Today, the organization represents businesses that employ more than a quarter of a million individuals across Western New York. Ms. Gallagher's leadership and dedication have deeply shaped the success of the BNP and the wider region, standing as a testament to her unwavering civic commitment. Her remarkable tenure has set an exceptionally high bar, ensuring there is a shining role model at the top as the organization moves forward. Beyond the professional sphere, Dottie's proudest legacy includes her role as a mother to her children, Paige and Willem Cohen. Today, as Dottie retires after decades of dedicated service, we celebrate not only her professional milestones but also her leadership, her commitment to her family, and her tireless work to better our community. Please join me in congratulating Dottie Gallagher on a remarkable career, and wishing her well as she enters this rewarding new chapter of her life. ____________________