[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E579-E580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         A TRIBUTE TO ROSE KEMP

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to an 
outstanding individual from the State of Missouri. On April 27th, the 
Missouri Women's Council will honor Rose Kemp, Regional Administrator 
of the Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor, with an award named on 
her behalf, the ``Rose Kemp Public Service Award.''
  Ms. Rose Kemp was appointed as Regional Administrator of the Women's 
Bureau in 1983. She is responsible for policy development and 
implementation of workplace issues affecting women. In this role, Ms. 
Kemp has produced outstanding results by her commitment to promote the 
welfare of wage earning women, improve their working conditions, and 
advance their opportunities for profitable employment.
  Ms. Kemp serves on numerous boards such as the Greater Kansas City 
Urban League, Francis Child Development Institute, and the Women's 
Council at the University of Missouri--Kansas City. All have profited 
from Ms.

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Kemp's expertise. She has been awarded the ``Kansas City Spirit 
Award,'' the Department of Labor's ``The Distinguished Career Service 
Award,'' the YWCA Heart of Gold Award, and the 100 Most Influential 
Black Citizens in the Greater Kansas City Area in 1993, 1994, 1996, 
1997, and 1998. Ms. Kemp's service has benefited all women and been an 
asset for our community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in saluting this courageous, innovative, 
and inspiring individual, Rose Kemp, as she accepts the first ever 
``Rose Kemp Public Service Award.''

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