[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF MS. WANDA MADGE JONES, THE 2004 MS. TEXAS SENIOR AMERICA

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2005

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. 
Wanda Madge Jones, the 2004 Ms. Texas Senior America. The Ms. Senior 
America pageant is aimed at enriching the lives of senior citizens by 
raising social awareness through education and community service, while 
promoting the dignity and value of America's seniors.
  Ms. Jones has taught dance for over 50 years to over 50,000 students 
as the owner of the Arabesque Studio of Dance in Dallas, Texas. As a 
performer, Ms. Jones has been in over 10,000 productions, showcasing 
her talent by entertaining our troops with the USO during both WWII and 
the Korean War, including a one time performance for Franklin 
Roosevelt.
  Ms. Jones is active in multiple organizations where she strives to 
celebrate senior women and their accomplishments, while cultivating her 
own personal growth through community involvement.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope you and our colleagues will join me in 
recognizing the many achievements of Ms. Jones, an entrepreneur and 
true patriot whose hard work and commitment has inspired those around 
her to achieve great feats in the face of adversity.

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