[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 50 (Thursday, March 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
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             HONORING BLACK WOMEN UNITED FOR ACTION (BWUFA)

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 27, 2003

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of BWUFA, Black Women United For Action. Over the course 
of their 17 year history, BWUFA has been an outspoken voice for the 
concerns of women, the impoverished, and vulnerable families throughout 
the world.
  As a volunteer, non-profit community service organization based in 
Springfield, Virginia, BWUFA has continued to successfully provide a 
variety of community programs that offer support services with a 
social, cultural and educational focus. As BWUFA volunteers will 
attest, there is no price that can be placed on the gifts of love, 
compassion and caring from one person to another. This is the guiding 
philosophy that drives BWUFA to help make the world a better place for 
tomorrow's leaders. They consider it both a distinct pleasure and an 
obligation to touch the lives of others for the improvement of our 
community.
  One of BWUFA's major efforts is to readily disseminate pertinent 
information to the public through forums such as their Roundtable 
Discussions. From talking about healthy living initiatives to the need 
for solid investment strategies, BWUFA provides these mediated 
conversations to encourage critical thinking on complex issues that 
affect us all. It is through this exchange of ideas in a relaxed 
setting that many can develop plans to radically alter their lives for 
the better.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have had the opportunity of working 
closely with this valuable organization in the past and look forward to 
continued interaction in the future. BWUFA sets the example as a model 
organization striving to improve the lives of others everyday. I salute 
their stewardship and wish them the best in their future endeavors.

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