[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 22 (Wednesday, March 2, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E331]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING LOIS GREENE FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LAS VEGAS 
                               COMMUNITY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize 
Ms. Lois Greene for the contributions she has made to the people and 
communities of the Las Vegas Valley.
  Ms. Greene's career of 25 years in banking and finance has enabled 
her to be an impassioned and pure advocate for small and minority owned 
businesses. Her commitment to God and her faith has been the key factor 
in her successful advocacy for non-profit organizations and the faith-
based community. Out of her devotion to her ideals, she has helped 
transform the Las Vegas Valley and has brought hope to the residents 
that live there.
  Without question, her professional leadership in community 
development has helped Bank West of Nevada achieve and maintain an 
outstanding compliance rating under the Community Reinvestment Act for 
the past 10 years. But also as remarkable, has been her work as the 
``Economic Evangelist,'' helping lead countless men and women out of 
financial bondage and toward financial freedom and economic growth 
through her efforts to wage war on debt. As a result of her leadership, 
she has been recognized as a ``Woman of Distinction,'' ``The Most 
Influential Woman in Southern Nevada Business'' and the ``Minority 
Business Advocate of the Year.''
  I applaud her for her commitment to improving the lives of southern 
Nevadans of every age group, but more importantly of our youth. Her 
life story of humble and impoverished beginnings is one that transcends 
the color line. It serves as a remarkable example that hard work, 
determination, compassion and faith in God can overcome the stumbling 
blocks that were historically designed to oppress American minority 
groups. Therefore, her accomplishments are a triumph and her story is 
an example of success with which countless numbers of young people have 
found inspiration.
  Mr. Speaker, in recognition of her accomplishments, I honor her today 
and during Women's History Month, so that our Nation will be aware of 
her service and commitment to helping others become self-sufficient and 
realize their American dream. I am proud to represent her in Nevada's 
Third District.

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