[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 127 (Monday, November 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1998]
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                        TRIBUTE TO LaVEDA CROSS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a longtime 
community leader in Lexington, MO, has been recognized for her 
commitment to the Daughters of the American Revolution. LaVeda Cross 
has been a member of this distinguished organization for twenty-eight 
years and recently served as Regent of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter 
for the past eight years.
  Under the leadership of LaVeda Cross, the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter 
more than doubled its membership while at the same time promoting the 
City of Lexington and its local businesses. Notably, she traveled the 
state raising funds for the restoration of the Madonna of the Trail 
monument in Lexington.
  LaVeda Cross not only was active in her local chapter, she also has 
held many leadership positions with the state chapter of the Daughters 
of the American Revolution. She has served as the Missouri State 
Corresponding Secretary, Missouri State Registrar, and Chairman of the 
Missouri Madonna of the Trail Monument. Her leadership continued at the 
national level where she served as the National Vice Chairman of the 
Flag of the United States of America.
  As a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Ms. Cross 
devoted much of her time to traveling. She has represented the 
Lafayette-Lexington chapter at district meetings, fall forums, at the 
Missouri State Conference, and at the National Continental Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank LaVeda Cross for her leadership to the 
community of Lexington, MO, to the State of Missouri, and to her 
country. I know the members of the House will join me in wishing her 
well.

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