[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1689-E1690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. JUDITH CRAVEN

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 1998

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of honoring 
Dr. Judith Craven. This Resolution recognizes Dr. Judith Craven on her 
retirement as the President of The United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast.
  Judith Craven is a Medical Doctor, a Master of Public Health, and has 
served as President of The United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast since the 
fall of 1992. Under Dr. Craven's leadership The United Way of the Texas 
Gulf Coast experienced financial stability and growth. As result of Dr. 
Craven's determined efforts the United Way of Texas Gulf Coast became 
the fourth largest campaign in the nation.
  During her tenure, unprecedented growth in multicultural communities 
offered new challenges and opportunities, both in campaign and 
volunteer recruitment areas. This challenge was met by Dr. Craven's 
recommitment to the values to the United Way. Dr. Craven embraced the 
values of diversity in volunteer composition and in service to a multi-
cultural community.
  Dr. Craven maximized fund raising efforts, by conducting a community 
wide campaign that increased the opportunity for everyone to be able to 
give and which sought to ensure funding stability in the community. The 
hallmark of Dr. Craven's fiscal responsibility was a results oriented 
stewardship for every charitable dollar given.
  Just one example of Dr. Craven's contribution to her community was 
the creation of the

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Community Table. This effort resulted in a place where diverse 
individuals and groups could meet together to collaboratively plan and 
respond to health and human service needs. Her efforts are responsible 
for better communication among service providers which serve those in 
need.
  Dr. Craven used her influence and considerable powers of 
communication to effectively communicate with public policy partners at 
the city, county, state, and federal levels to affect health and human 
services. This considerable effort resulted in a more effective social 
service delivery system.
  Thus, it is clear that under the leadership of Dr. Judith Craven, the 
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast has become a recognized and 
respected leader of the nonprofit community. Dr. Craven's leadership 
and administration should be copied by all nonprofit organizations.
  Thank you Dr. Craven for your commitment and dedicated leadership in 
service to Texas Gulf Coast community.

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