[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    UP AND COMING KANSAS CITY LEADERS

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 22, 1995
  Ms. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor 25 up and coming 
business and civic leaders of the Kansas City area. They have given of 
themselves not to receive praise for their accomplishments, but to 
advance causes they strongly believe in. These distinguished leaders of 
Kansas City will be recognized at the Up and Coming Awards ceremony on 
February 23. This prestigious event is sponsored by Junior Achievement 
of Middle America, The Kansas City Business Journal, and local business 
leaders.
  A panel of six judges, community leaders in their own right, selected 
this year's leaders. The selection criteria are demanding. These up and 
coming leaders must adhere to the highest moral and ethical principles, 
must be recognized by their peers and professional associates as making 
significant contributions to the success of their business or 
organizations, and have exhibited vision for their community. Each of 
them must have demonstrated courage, creativity, and energy in the 
promotion of Kansas City as a place to live and work, and serve as a 
role model for others in their field and community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask Congress to join me in recognizing these up and 
coming business and civic leaders of the Kansas City area. They are:
  Richard M. Abell, president and CEO of Saint Joseph Health Center and 
Carondelet Health Corp.
  Mary Birch, president, Overland Park Chamber of Commerce.
  Linda G. Cooper, president, LGC & Associates.
  Thomas J. Davies, president of the Olathe Bank.
  Rafael I. Garcia, president of Rafael Architects Inc.
  Martha Gershum, national marketing manager, Keller Graduate School.
  Linda Hanson, president, Mark Twain Kansas City Bank.
  Dalton Hermes, president, Hermes-Landscaping Inc.
  Sarah Beeks Higdon, senior trust officer, Commerce Bank.
  John M. Holland, executive vice president, B.C. Christopher.
  Dennis G. Kasselman, senior vice president, Marketing and 
Development.
  Gail Lozoff, president, CEO, Bagel and Bagel.
  Aaron G. March, partner, Polsinelli, White, Vardeman, & Shalton.
  Ross P. Marine, administrator, Truman Medical Center East.
  Cris Medina, executive director, Guadelupe Center Inc.
  Roshann Parris, president, Parris Communications Inc.
  B. John Ready III, Trust Administration Department head, Smith, Gill, 
Fisher, & Butts.
  Dr. Carol V. Spring, executive director, The National Conference of 
Christians and Jews.
  Bailus M. Tate, vice president, Human Resources, Kansas City Power 
and Light Co.
  William D. Wagner, president and owner, Columbian Steel Tank Co.
  Kevin F. Warren, owner-chief executive officer, Kevin F. Warren & 
Associates Inc.
  Maurice A. Watso, Blackwell, Sanders, Matheny, Weary & Lombardi, LC.
  Dr. Michael L. Weaver, director of emergency services, St. Luke's 
Hospital.
  David P. White, executive director, Youth Opportunities Unlimited 
Inc.
  David Wroe, music director-conductor, Kansas City Camerata.
  

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