[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING FORT DODGE, IOWA CITY COUNCILWOMAN JANE BURLESON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fort Dodge, Iowa 
City councilwoman, Jane Burleson, for her 24 years of distinguished 
public service to the people of Fort Dodge.
  In 1982, the citizens of Fort Dodge elected Jane as the first woman 
and first African American to serve on the council. Jane overcame many 
barriers to serve and contributed a fresh and different perspective. 
Her dedication and commitment to improving the city is a true 
measurement of her leadership and care for her community. Jane's 
guiding presence on the council will certainly be missed, but the 
legacy she leaves will inspire many to dream big reach high and achieve 
great accomplishments.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Jane Burleson for her leadership and service to Fort Dodge, 
Iowa. I consider it an honor to represent Jane in Congress and I wish 
her the very best in her future endeavors.

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