[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 71 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE FORT WORTH METROPOLITAN 
                       BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of the Women's Division of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of 
Commerce in its support for the development and recognition of women as 
business leaders in Fort worth.
  I am proud to represent an organization so dedicated in its efforts 
to empower African American women and to create an expanded atmosphere 
for inclusive business development. The Women's Division annually 
recognizes the success of businesses and organizations that support its 
mission, and it has awarded over a dozen scholarships to women to 
enable them to attend area colleges.
  The Women's Division of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of 
Commerce has recognized over one hundred individuals for their 
business, civic, and social accomplishments and has itself been lauded 
by the Texas State House of Representatives for steadfast work in 
behalf and support of the City of Fort Worth.
  It is with great pleasure that I recognize the Fort Worth 
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Women's Division and I am honored to 
now represent them as part of the 26th Congressional District of Texas.

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