[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SUPPORT FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFIDENCE DAY

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the 1st Annual 
National Women's Confidence Day. I join the Young Women's Christian 
Association (YWCA) in their effort to raise awareness for and 
development of confidence in the personal and professional lives of 
women everywhere. Supporting the development and improvement of women 
not only in this country but around the world is of critical 
importance. Establishing and celebrating the 1st Annual National 
Women's Confidence Day has gone far to achieve this objective.
  The impacts that women make in our workplaces, in our communities, 
and in our homes are many and commendable. The influence of women today 
is at a highpoint in history. Women serve in leadership roles in 
private sector businesses, in government, in the field of education, in 
the arts and sciences, and in virtually every sector of our society.
  Eighty-two females proudly and ably serve as Member of Congress in 
the 109th Congress. I, and my female colleagues, know firsthand not 
only the barriers to overcome and the rigors to endure, but also the 
satisfaction of achieving the personal and professional goals that we 
have set for ourselves. Having the confidence to meet these challenges 
and best them makes the rewards of doing so that much more enjoyable. 
Having the confidence in yourself to set ambitious goals, to work 
towards them, and to attain them is crucial to success in both personal 
and professional aspects of one's life.
  The 1st Annual National Women's Confidence Day will carry the message 
that self-confidence and self-esteem in women--old and young--are 
important tools not only for success in the workplace but also for 
living healthy, happy, and meaningful lives.
  It is my pleasure to support the YWCA in promoting the far-reaching 
objectives of this program. Their work will improve the lives of women 
and girls in the United States. I commend them for their leadership on 
this issue.

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