[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E898]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING WOMEN IN SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE AWARD WINNERS

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, for the past seven years, the greater 
Mesquite area has embraced the opportunity to honor many exceptional 
women in the community through the Women in Service and Enterprise 
(WISE) Award Luncheon and Style Show. Today I would like to honor this 
year's award recipient, Mrs. Jana Hunter-Kovar, who is a shining 
example of a committed community advocate and servant. I would also 
like to recognize honorees Barbara Dunn, Lois Buford and Adrianna 
Harris for their valuable service and commitment to their community.
  Jana Hunter-Kovar has dedicated her life and energy to the Mesquite 
community for many years. She began her work as a home sales advisor 
before retiring to care for her family and volunteer full time. Through 
her participation in the Leadership Mesquite Class of 1996, the 
Mesquite Citizen's Police Academy Class of 1998, as well as her service 
on the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Board, Parks & Recreation Board, 
Mesquite Services League Board, Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Association 
Board, Mesquite Symphony Guild Board, and the Mesquite Social Services 
Board, Jana has truly had an integral hand in shaping Mesquite into the 
successful city it is today.
  In recognition of her many hours of service and sacrifice, Jana has 
been honored with the 2004 Mesquite Social Services' Outstanding 
Commitment & Achievement Award, the 2003 and 2006 Mesquite Social 
Services' Star Board Member Award and the 2005-2006 Mesquite 
Independent School Board's Volunteer of the Year award. In addition to 
her many civic activities, Jana has been married to her husband, Mike, 
for 21 and 1/2 years and they are the proud parents of two daughters, 
Kyleigh and Kaitlyn.
  Past WISE Award winners have served in a variety of ways, but they 
are united by the long-lasting impact they have made on their 
community. Their service, community involvement and dedication to 
enterprise continue to inspire younger generations.
  Today, I would like to recognize all of the WISE honorees for their 
outstanding service and congratulate them on their awards. Thank you, 
ladies, for helping make our community, state and country a better 
place.

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