[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1658]
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                TRIBUTE TO FINANCIAL WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 1996

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the contributions of women 
to the financial services industry and to honor an organization that 
makes this success possible: Financial Women International.
  Women have made a major impact in the realm of financial services, 
leading to the industry's growth and flourishment. For 75 years, 
Financial Women International has advanced these goals by helping women 
in the financial services industry to expand their personal and 
professional capabilities.
  When the group was founded in 1921, it claimed 59 members who held 
high positions in their banks. Today, Financial Women International 
counts more then 10,000 members from all 50 States and several foreign 
countries. These individuals come from all facets of the rapidly 
expanding world of financial services.
  Financial Women International's impressive record stems from its 
emphasis on education. The group appreciates the importance of 
continual learning. For this reason, it offers seminars and many other 
programs that teach women in the financial services industry the skills 
they need to become and remain competitive.
  In addition, Financial Women International advances the interests of 
working women by promoting pay equity and through its contributions to 
the efforts of the Glass Ceiling Commission.
  I am pleased to honor Financial Women International. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in saluting this organization and the many hard-
working women of the financial services industry.

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