[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 31 (Monday, February 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
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                       TRIBUTE TO CAROL PETERSON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 23, 2009

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of 
Carol Peterson, a resident of Mason City, Iowa, from her position as 
CEO of Allied Purchasing.
  Carol began working at Allied Purchasing in 1963 when males dominated 
the industry. However, she took the challenge head on, starting at 
Allied running the press and doing printing jobs. Within 10 years, she 
was promoted to account manager and received a business degree from 
North Iowa Area Community College. After receiving an additional 
promotion to sales manager, she received a graduate degree from 
Syracuse University in sales and marketing. In 1989, Carol became vice 
president of sales before becoming the company's third CEO in 1995--a 
position she held until her recent retirement.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
congratulating Carol Peterson for her groundbreaking achievements and 
thanking her for her hard work and dedication to her job and community. 
I wish Carol the very best in her retirement.

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