[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING VICKI SILKWOOD PRESIDENT OF THE MISSOURI FEDERATION OF 
                    BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Vicki 
Silkwood, a constituent of the 6th district of Missouri who recently 
was installed as President of the Missouri Federation of Business and 
Professional Women for 2007-2008. As President, she will preside over 
the Missouri Board of Directors and will serve on the Chillicothe 
Business and Professional Women's/USA Board of Directors.
  The Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women has 
approximately 1,000 members statewide and works on achieving equality 
for women in the workplace through education, advocacy and research.
  Ms. Silkwood has been very active over the years with the Chillicothe 
Business and Professional Women's organization. She has held numerous 
leadership positions, beginning with two consecutive terms as President 
of the Chillicothe local and as District Director for the Missouri 
Federation of Business and Professional Women's Board. Ms. Silkwood has 
also served as Membership Retention Chair for the State Board, State 
Treasurer, and State First and Second Vice President and President 
Elect.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in congratulating Vicki 
Silkwood for her accomplishment of being selected as President of the 
Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women for 2007-2008. 
It is an honor to represent Ms. Silkwood in the United States Congress.

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