[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TAMALA LONGABERGER

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, Tamala Longaberger has been appointed by President George W. 
Bush to chair the National Women's Business Council; and
  Whereas, Tamala Longaberger will oversee the bipartisan federal 
advisory body to provide advice to the President, Congress, and the 
United States Small Business Administration on economic issues 
important to women business owners; and
  Whereas, Tamala Longaberger has served as the chief executive officer 
of the number one maker of handmade baskets, Longaberger Company, for 
ten years; and
  Whereas, Tamala Longaberger should be commended for her service in 
the Newark, Ohio and surrounding areas and to the Republican Party.
  Therefore, I join with the residents of the entire 18th Congressional 
District of Ohio in honoring and congratulating Tamala Longaberger for 
her outstanding appointment.

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