[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AND THE NETWORK JOURNAL'S ELEVENTH 
  ANNUAL 2009 TWENTY-FIVE INFLUENTIAL BLACK WOMEN IN BUSINESS HONOREES

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2009

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Women's 
History Month and The Network Journal's Eleventh Annual 2009 Twenty-
Five Influential Black Women In Business Honorees. Since 1998, The 
Network Journal has recognized the outstanding performance of 25 
African-American women in the public, private, entrepreneurial and 
nonprofit sectors throughout this nation and their impact to the world 
economy.
  The Network Journal is a monthly business magazine with more than 
88,000 readers. The publication is distributed nationwide with a focus 
on the Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) and features business articles of 
interest such as finance, technology, industry focus and ideas for 
Black professionals and small business owners. Aziz Gueye Adetimirin, 
Publisher of The Network Journal Magazine stated. ``The women we are 
honoring this year are in the forefront of American leadership and 
symbolize the diversity and advancement that has occurred across 
industry lines.'' Founded in 1993, The Network Journal (TNJ) knows that 
Black professionals, more than most, recognize the importance of owning 
their own enterprises, but more importantly, TNJ knows that there is a 
difference between direct ownership and someone else defining your 
future. TNJ is also aware that Black professionals and entrepreneurs 
can chart their own course and own their success.
  I am pleased to recognized TNJ's 2009 Twenty-Five Influential Black 
Women In Business Honorees:

       Marcella Maxwell Ed.D., former Director of Development and 
     Government Affairs Concord Family Services, Brooklyn, NY; 
     Verna Myers Esq. Principal, Verna Myers Consulting Group 
     L.L.C., Newton, Mass.; Irma Norris, Production Executive, 
     Harpo Productions, Inc. Chicago, Illinois; Valerie Oliver-
     Durrah, President/CEO, Neighborhood Technical Assistance 
     Clinic, Brooklyn, NY; N. Joyce Payne Ph.D., Founder, Thurgood 
     Marshall College Fund, New York, NY; Cheryl Pegus M.D., Chief 
     Medical Officer, SymCare Personalized Health Solutions, West 
     Chester, Pa.; Karen Rafferty, Product Marketing Director, 
     Chevrolet Midsize and Sports Cars, General Motors Corp., 
     Detroit.

  The Network Journal has been recognized by government agencies, 
premier media outlets and business and professional organizations. TNJ 
has received the ``Outstanding Commitment and Positive Contribution to 
the MBE Community'' from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority 
Business Development Agency, and has been featured on CNN and FOX 
Television networks.

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