[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 36 (Monday, March 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E415]
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                        DARLENE MONTGOMERY RYAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 22, 2004

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Darlene 
Montgomery Ryan for being recognized as a 2004 honoree of the Leading 
Women Entrepreneurs of the World. Darlene Montgomery Ryan is the co-
founder, principal owner, president and chief executive officer of 
PharmaFab, a contract pharmaceuticals formulator and manufacturer 
located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
  In February, the Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World announced 
the names of the 2004 honorees who will be distinguished at an 
international awards ceremony and gala in Sydney, Australia, May 9-13, 
2004. Chosen by an international selection committee from hundreds of 
nominees worldwide, these outstanding businesswomen represent nine 
countries and over $600 million in annual sales.
  PharmaFab, started by Darlene, her brother, and their father in late 
1994, has been recognized as one of the 500 fastest-growing private 
companies in the United States for the past 3 years in a row. Prior to 
starting PharmaFab, Darlene was a partner in a worldwide accounting 
firm recognized as an expert in international taxation. She is a 
certified public accountant, with a BA in math and German from DePauw 
University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
  In addition to her leading role at PharmaFab, Darlene Montgomery Ryan 
is an officer in the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, which is 
dedicated to reducing health care costs for all of us. In her spare 
time, Darlene teaches Junior Achievement classes to low-income 
elementary school students, acts as a board member for several local 
charities, and is highly involved in her community.
  I congratulate Darlene Montgomery Ryan for her contribution not only 
to my local community but also to our country for being only one out of 
the nine honorees to be recognized from the United States. I applaud 
her efforts and support her desire to improve health care in the United 
States.

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