[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 158 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1937]
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               IN HONOR OF NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK

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                             HON. MIKE WARD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 1995

  Mr. WARD. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize that next week is National 
Business Women's Week and to honor the BPW/River City which is based in 
Louisville, KY. BPW/USA was founded in 1919 as a non-profit, non-
partisan, non-sectarian, self-governing, member supported organization, 
whose primary objective is to support the professional development of 
working women. BPW/River City was founded in 1976 and is the largest 
local BPW organization in the United States.
  National Business Women's Week is held annually to highlight working 
women's issues and accomplishments in the community through seminars, 
programs and the presentation of special awards to winners of 
competitions for Woman of Achievement, Young Careerist and Corporate 
Excellence.
  BPW/River City sponsors numerous programs, including LEADERSHIP BPW, 
providing networking opportunities in and knowledge of the Louisville 
community. The individual development program emphasizes members' 
professional development. The Berea College New Opportunity School 
Program provides support for Appalachian women receiving training and 
skill building to assist them in beginning their careers.
  I am proud to have the largest BPW organization in my district, their 
efforts in support of working women are to be commended.

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