[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1130]
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                        HONORING JENNIFER SOPER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Jennifer Soper of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Jennifer is active in the 
community through her work and has been chosen to receive the YWCA 
Women of Excellence Award for Emerging Leader.
  As managing attorney for the local office of Legal Aid of Western 
Missouri, Jennifer leads the largest individual unit within the 
organization. She has dedicated her career to assisting the 
underprivileged and victims of abuse, and serves on several councils 
and committees that further the interests of the less fortunate and 
minority groups. Some of her accomplishments include developing 
educational brochures in multiple languages to inform clients of their 
rights and obligations, facilitating programs to disperse that 
information, teaching a course in family law, and recruiting interns.
  Jennifer demonstrates excellence in her various roles as a volunteer. 
Her impact has been extensive, both to the individuals she is working 
to serve and to her co-workers whom she serves alongside.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Jennifer 
Soper. Her achievements and selfless acts of service have impacted 
countless individuals in and beyond the St. Joseph Community. I am 
honored to represent her in the United States Congress.

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