[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 11, 1994)]
[Senate]
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                       NOMINATION OF MARCA BRISTO

  Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to support the 
nomination of Marca Bristo to serve as the Chair of the National 
Council on Disability.
  In my capacity as Chair of the Subcommittee on Disability Policy, I 
have known Marca for almost 6 years. She is a trusted advisor on 
matters relating to national disability policy. Marca has taught me 
that disability is a natural part of the human experience that in no 
way diminishes the fundamental right of individuals with disabilities 
to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, 
contribute to society, and enjoy full inclusion and integration in all 
aspects of American society. Marca has also taught me that independent 
living, including consumer control, self-determination, self-help, peer 
support, and advocacy must be at the core of our Nation's disability 
policy.
  I believe that Marca's national leadership experience and proven 
ability to work with and motivate a wide mix of individuals, her 
managerial skills, experienced and lauded speaking style, and her 
standing in the disability community make her uniquely qualified for 
this role.
  Marca is the president and chief executive officer of Access Living, 
a center for independent living in Chicago, IL. Marcia is the recipient 
of numerous awards and honors, including the Distinguished Service 
Award of the President of the United States. Most recently, she 
received the highest award in the disability field, the Henry B. Betts 
Award.
  Again, I urge my colleagues to support the nomination of Marca 
Bristo.

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