[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 50 (Tuesday, April 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        A FEW OUTSTANDING WOMEN

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                          HON. JOHNNY ISAKSON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 1999

  Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand before the House of 
Representatives today and acknowledge the tremendous contributions of 
the women of the sixth congressional district of Georgia to our state 
and nation. In particular I want to acknowledge the contributions of 
women in business.
  The growth and economic prosperity of Georgia's economy has been 
paralleled by the growth of Women-Owned Businesses and Enterprises. 
Their contributions have provided quality jobs, innovative services, 
and new products for Georgia.
  I am very pleased to inform you that Georgia is now the second 
fastest growing state in America in terms of women business owners. For 
just a moment I would like to tell you about a few of these outstanding 
women.
  Carolyn Stradley, the founder and owner of C and S Paving in 
Marietta, Georgia is a true success story. Orphaned as a child and a 
school dropout as a teenager, Carolyn founded her business with a 
shovel and determination. Today she sits on the National Women's 
Business Council, and is one of Georgia's leading contractors.
  Jane Carithers, along with her husband Larry, owns and operates the 
successful Carithers Florist in Marietta, Georgia. Jane is Georgia's 
leading florist and an innovator in her field. She initiated the use of 
flowers and floral arrangements for business promotion, office 
interiors, and community benefits. Even while reaching the heights of 
her profession, she still commits time and resources to many community 
events and programs.
  Jackie Ward, founder of Computer Generations, is one of North 
America's leading developers of computer technology and services to 
corporate America. Jackie has created jobs for thousands of men and 
women in Georgia and the United States. While building her business she 
has also worked to bring business to Georgia by serving as the first 
woman President in the history of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
  So many women in so many ways are growing Georgia's economy. Women in 
real estate like Pat DiGeorge, Mitzi Jaznicki, Mary Ann Anziano, Gail 
Hurst, Sandra Eades, Shirley Hardman, and Annie Parker. Women in 
homebuilding like Kay Cantrell, and in new home marketing like Bea 
McDowell. Women in commercial planning and design like Bianca 
Quantrell, and women in economic development like Annie Hunt Burrus.
  I could acknowledge so many more for all they have done and 
contributed to Georgia. I am very pleased that the Congressional Caucus 
for Women's issues has chosen to acknowledge the contribution of women, 
and I am pleased to recognize the tremendous contribution of women in 
business throughout the sixth district of Georgia.




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