[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1645]
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     IN HONOR OF JACQUELINE ELLAM AUTRY, RECIPIENT OF THE HONORARY 
                      CONGRESSIONAL HORIZON AWARD

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jacqueline 
Autry, who will receive the Honorary Congressional Horizon Award on 
September 27, 2002 at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage. The 
Honorary Congressional Horizon Award is presented annually to 
individuals who have personally contributed to expanding the 
opportunities for all Americans, and who have set an exceptional 
example for young people through their successes in life.
  Success has always followed Jackie Autry. As a young woman in 1959, 
she started her career at Security First National Bank, working first 
as a switchboard operator, then as an Assistant Manager of Operations, 
and then Manager. At the young age of thirty-two, she was appointed to 
the position of Vice President, where she remained until July 17, 1981, 
when she married the American cowboy legend, Gene Autry.
  Mrs. Autry has clearly demonstrated her selfless devotion to the 
community of Los Angeles. Her invaluable contributions to the community 
include serving as President of the Palm Springs chapter of the 
American Red Cross and serving as Treasurer and a member of the Board 
of Trustees of the Eisenhower Medical Center and Hospital. She has also 
served as President of Community Blood Bank of the Desert and currently 
serves as Director and President of the Autry Foundation.
  Mrs. Autry also has the venerable distinction of being the only woman 
ever to serve on the Major League Baseball Executive Council and Board 
of Directors. She continues to serve the sporting community while 
acting as Honorary President of the American League of Major League 
Baseball.
  Over the years, Mrs. Autry's remarkable breadth of involvement with 
the community has been a benefit and an inspiration to many. I am proud 
to honor the contributions of Mrs. Autry. It is through her 
accomplishments that we are inspired to believe in the power of each 
American to make a difference in our nation. In acknowledgement of her 
service, I ask all Members of Congress to join me in recognizing the 
achievements and contributions of Jacqueline Autry.

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