March 12, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E369 year, and I once again congratulate the Par- STACEY ELLIOTT PERSONAL EXPLANATION liament and the European Union as a whole on its achievements. HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL HON. SAM GRAVES OF ARIZONA f OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING TERESA KAY-ABA Wednesday, March 12, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KENNEDY Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, due to Wednesday, March 12, 2008 family obligations in Arizona that required my attention, I missed the following votes and had HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly I been present, I would have voted against OF pause to recognize Stacey Elliott of Liberty, rollcall vote No. 111, the Motion to Adjourn; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Missouri. Stacey is a very special young rollcall vote No. 112, the Motion to Adjourn; Wednesday, March 12, 2008 woman who has exemplified the finest quali- rollcall vote No. 113, the Motion to Adjourn; ties of citizenship and leadership by taking an Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today and rollcall vote No. 114, the Motion to Ad- active part in the Girl Scouts of America, and in recognizing Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy, a journ. earning the most prestigious award of Girl business and lifestyle expert who holds certifi- I would have voted in favor of rollcall vote Scout Gold Award. cations in yoga, fitness, weight management No. 115, H. Res. 924; rollcall vote No. 116, and offers unique multidisciplinary approaches Stacey has been very active with her troop, the Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling to an authentic, healthy and successful life. participating in many scout activities. In order of the Chair; rollcall vote No. 117, the Vote to She has a dual B.A. magna cum laude in So- to receive the prestigious Gold Award, Stacey Override the President’s Veto of H.R. 2082; ciology and Design from Wellesley College, an has completed all seven requirements that rollcall vote No. 118, H. Res. 948; and rollcall MBA from Harvard Business School, and a promote community service, personal and vote No. 119, H. Res. 493. Ph.D. in World Religions. Born in Ghana, spiritual growth, positive values and leadership I would have voted againat rollcall vote No. schooled in Australia and Italy, she comes skills. 120, the Motion To Adjourn. I would have voted in favor of rollcall vote from a family of high achievers. Her parents Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join No. 121, on Ordering the Previous Question; Janie Sykes-Kennedy and Dr. James Scott me in commending Stacey Elliott for her ac- rollcall vote No. 122, H. Res. 1031; and rollcall Kennedy were international media pioneers. complishments with the Girl Scouts of America vote No. 123, the Motion to Adjourn. Her great uncle, James Atkins, was a member and for her efforts put forth in achieving the f of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ‘‘Black highest distinction of Girl Scouts Gold Award. Cabinet.’’ IN COMMEMORATION OF WOMEN’S Nationally recognized as a motivational f HISTORY MONTH speaker and leader in wellness and empower- ment, Dr. Kennedy is on the faculty of the In- TRIBUTE TO THE WURZER FAMILY HON. AL GREEN stitute of Integrative Nutrition and is Chair of OF TEXAS the Board and Interim President/CEO of Yoga IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alliance—the non-profit organization that sets HON. TOM LATHAM Wednesday, March 12, 2008 standards for yoga teaching in the United OF IOWA States and offers support to its registry of over Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, 18,000 yoga teachers and almost 800 yoga IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I wish to commemorate the month of March 2008 as Women’s History Month in honor of studios. Wednesday, March 12, 2008 After almost dying from Crohn’s Disease ten the female trailblazers and unsung heroes in American history. years ago, she has personal experience with Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today Historically, women have contributed signifi- transformation serving as a role model for to congratulate and recognize Duane. Joann, cantly to the greatness of our Nation. Amer- healthy living. Her mission is to help people Kelli. Staci, Amy, Brooke and Andy Wurzer of ican women from diverse origins have trans- from all walks of life live better lives and has Chickasaw County, Iowa for being named the formed and revolutionized politics, law, busi- worked with a variety of clients from senior ex- 2007 Outstanding 4–11 Family. ness, social service, civil rights, education, ecutives and entrepreneurs to people with Duane has been involved with the local 4– music, athletics, science and technology, as specific ailments, ranging from Asthma, Ano- 11 club by coaching softball, conducting serv- well as the military. Together, their dedication, rexia, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Adult ice projects and helping with livestock perseverance and courage has generated a ADD and Leukemia. projects. Joann. has been a leader of the wave of opportunities for entire generations of Dr. Kennedy has a long record of success Lawler Lassies and Lads club for 16 years. All women. The contributions of notable women in both the business and creative worlds con- five of their children started in 4–11 as Little such as Susan B. Anthony, , Har- sulting and writing case studies on Fortune Clovers in the second grade. I hey have all riet Tubman, , Coretta Scott 500 companies for Harvard Business School, held various leadership positions, earned King, and many others have working as a creative consultant for Universal awards for their efforts in a variety of areas, sparked an unstoppable momentum for wom- Studios, and spending seven years as an ex- volunteered in numerous service projects and en’s rights and others. ecutive at MTV Networks. have had many projects selected at the Iowa In government, trailblazers such as Hattie Her wellness and empowerment work has State Fair. Wyatt Caraway, the first woman elected to the been featured in media around the world from U.S. Senate (1932), and , 4–H’s mission is to ‘‘empower youth to CNN, NBC, Martha Steward Living Radio, the first woman in Congress (1917), paved the reach their full potential, working and learning ARD TV in Germany to , way for 16 female Senators and 70 female in partnership with caring adults.’’ Duane and Yoga Journal, and O: The Oprah Magazine. Representatives to be elected to the 110th Joann have been compassionate adults who Dr. Kennedy is the producer of the Power Liv- Congress, which is the highest number ever in continue to strive to empower more children to ing: Mini-Escapes relaxation CD, author of ‘‘40 congressional history. More importantly, the Days to Power Living: Think Eat and Live on reach their goals each day. As parents and House of Representatives elected Nancy Purpose’’, ‘‘The Power Living Pledge: An Affir- mentors they have touched the lives of many Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the third mation for a Purposeful and Powerful Life’’ as children who have then gone on to inspire oth- most powerful official in America. In the legal well as three case studies published under the ers, to continue the cycle for generations to sector, women such as Arabella Mansfield Harvard Business School. She has received a come. Babb, the first woman admitted to the bar number of awards, including The Network I know that my colleagues in the United (1869), and Belva Ann Lockwood, the first Journal’s 40 Under Forty Achievement Award. States Congress join me in commending the woman to practice law before the U.S. Su- Madam Speaker, it is an honor to pay trib- Wurzer family’s leadership and donation of preme Court (1879), have opened doors for ute to this outstanding woman who has an un- time and talent for the benefit of Chickasaw women to enter the professional workforce as paralleled career of leadership, motivation and County’s youth. I consider it an honor to rep- legal experts. Similarly, Lucy Brewer, the first dedication on behalf of others, Dr. Teresa resent Duane. Joann, Kelli, Staci, Amy, woman marine (1812), inspired her prede- Kay-Abe Kennedy deserves our profound Brooke, and Andy Wuzer in Congress and I cessors to defend their Nation with pride and thanks. wish them the best in their future endeavors. valor.

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