[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. GAYLE HOLLIDAY

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                          HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today in recognition of the 
achievements of Dr. Gayle Holliday, an important resident of the Fifth 
District of Missouri, which I am honored to represent. This week, Dr. 
Holliday is to be inducted into the Missouri Walk of Fame during a 
reception as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual 
Legislative Conference, an event held to honor the achievements of 
African-Americans who have made significant contributions to Missouri. 
I had the privilege of nominating Gayle for the Congressional Black 
Caucus Spouses' Celebration of Leadership Unsung Hero Award. While this 
award carries no monetary prize, it is no less a testament to her 
devotion to bettering our area. For more than 35 years, Gayle has 
dedicated her life to the Greater Kansas City community, promoting and 
improving socio-economic conditions, political empowerment and civil 
rights of people of color.
  Dr. Holliday holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Masters 
in Public Administration, and a Ph.D. in Management and Applied 
Technology. She is the President and Owner of G & H Consulting, LLC, 
which has been in business for more than 10 years, helping clients in 
the public, private and non-profit sectors with strategic planning and 
business plan development. She was recently appointed by Jackson 
County, Missouri to oversee the minority and women hiring by 
contractors and subcontractors for the Truman Sports Complex 
renovation, which is home of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City 
Royals. Additionally, under President Bill Clinton, Gayle was selected 
as one of a small group of individuals to represent the transportation 
industry on the President's transition team.
  Civically, Dr. Holliday serves on twelve boards in the Greater Kansas 
City Area with varied interests such as healthcare, education, economic 
development, and diversity in such areas as race, sex, and religion. 
Through these community activities, Gayle amasses more than 70 hours of 
community service each month. She is also a member of the church I 
pastor, St. James United Methodist Church, and finds time to serve as 
chair of the Pastor Parish Staff Relations Committee. In all of her 
activities, she demonstrates her dedication and commitment to the 
greater good of others. Her high energy pace translates directly to the 
results she is able to obtain for the benefit of all in the Greater 
Kansas City Area. Regardless of whether she is in the trenches or the 
boardroom, her poise and thoughtfulness is ever present.
  Throughout her life, Dr. Gayle Holliday has exercised a tireless 
belief in the principle of putting ``others'' before ``self.'' She has 
put her principles to practice, and the effects of her efforts can be 
felt throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
  For those reasons and more, it is indeed an honor and privilege to 
recognize Dr. Holliday at the Missouri Walk of Fame reception, hosted 
by myself and fellow Missourian, U.S. Representative William Lacy Clay 
of St. Louis.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in expressing our appreciation to Dr. 
Gayle Holliday and her endless commitment to serving the residents of 
the State of Missouri. She is a true role model not just to the 
African-American community in Missouri, but to the entire African-
American community at large. May her success serve as a stepping stone 
for many other African-Americans eager to be just as successful in 
their endeavors. While it is but a small acknowledgement for all of the 
work she has done, it is a heartfelt gesture, taking strength from the 
myriad lives she has touched in our hometown.

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