[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING JUDITH BISHOP

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Judith Bishop, 
who is retiring as Executive Director of the Fort Worth & Tarrant 
County YWCA at the end of May, 2009.
  The YWCA of Fort Worth & Tarrant County offers programs at three 
different facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The programs 
provide various services and promote increased financial growth, 
leadership, education and training opportunities for women. These 
facilities also provide safe housing, child care, crisis intervention, 
and social services transitionally homeless women.
  Ms. Bishop has served as the Executive Director of the Fort Worth & 
Tarrant County YWCA for twenty years. During her time as Executive 
Director, Ms. Bishop has shown continued dedication to providing 
community service and helping those in need. Judith has been persistent 
in her mission to ensure that all children, regardless of circumstance, 
have the same opportunity to be successful in life.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great appreciation that I rise today to 
honor the accomplishments of Judith Bishop. I salute Ms. Bishop for all 
of her hard work and altruism. I am confident that her contributions to 
the YWCA will touch lives for years to come. It is an honor to 
represent Judith Bishop and the YWCA of Fort Worth and Tarrant County 
in the 26th Congressional District of the U.S. House of 
Representatives.

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