HONORING BOB QUICK

On 2026-06-22, Representative Andy Barr (R-KY-6) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING BOB QUICK" in the House.

HONORING BOB QUICK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E593-E594] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING BOB QUICK ______ HON. ANDY BARR of kentucky in the house of representatives Monday, June 22, 2026 Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bob Quick, President and CEO of Commerce Lexington. After 25 years with Commerce Lexington and more than 37 years in the chamber of commerce/economic development profession, Bob is entering retirement. Bob is quite well respected in Lexington's business community, the entire city of Lexington, and all across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. His diplomatic approach helps bring people together to find solutions to issues facing the business community. Under his tenure, Commerce Lexington has experienced tremendous growth and improvement, including economic development tools, public policy programming and advocacy, talent attraction, strategic partnerships, marketing, and community and minority business developnlent. Bob's leadership resulted in several successful initiatives, including Greater Lexington's Washington, D.C. Fly-In, the Commerce Lexington Foundation, the nine-county Regional Competitiveness and the Access Loan Program. Commerce Lexington was named National Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in 2016. This tremendous accomplishment was due to the leadership skills of Bob Quick and his excellent team at Commerce Lexington. Numerous other awards over the years have also recognized the accomplishments of Commerce Lexington and its effectiveness in championing businesses. Bob leaves a tremendous legacy. Bob Quick is not only an excellent leader; he is a well-respected man of character and humility. He inspires others every day as he leads with a servant's heart. I wish him well in his well-deserved retirement and I am honored [[Page E594]] to recognize him before the U. S. House of Representatives. ____________________