[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           RECOGNITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ATHENA FOUNDATION

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                          HON. DEBBIE STABENOW

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 1997

  Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, as Members of the Michigan congressional 
delegation we wish to recognize the International ATHENA Foundation for 
their important support of women in the workplace.
  The International ATHENA Foundation identifies outstanding 
professional and business women in the community and encourages the 
opening of leadership opportunities for women in the workplace.
  The International ATHENA Foundation issues awards in coordination 
with local chambers of commerce recognizing individuals for business 
and professional accomplishments, community service, mentoring, and for 
providing role models to encourage women to achieve their full 
leadership potential.
  Recipients of the International ATHENA Award for achievement, 
service, and assistance to others are honored in their communities 
annually and recognized for excellence as honorees among a select group 
rather than as competitors.
  The ATHENA Awards encourage communities, States, and nations to 
achieve a representative balance of leadership by identifying and 
honoring those individuals and companies who assist women in reaching 
their full leadership potential.
  We are very pleased to support these causes and are happy their 
national conference will be taking place in Michigan this year.
  Lynn N. Rivers, Vernon J. Ehlers, Peter Hoekstra, Dale E. Kildee, 
John Dingell, John Conyers, Jr., Jim Barcia, David E. Bonior, Sander 
Levin, Carolyn C. Kilpatrick, Bart Stupak, and Debbie Stabenow.

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