[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1135]
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                           HONORING GRACE DAY

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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 
Grace Day of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Grace is active in the community 
through her work as an attorney and has been chosen to receive the YWCA 
Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award for Woman in the 
Workplace.
  Grace graduated from the University of South Dakota Law School in 
1949. As the only female in her class, Grace constantly had to work 
harder than her male peers to earn the same level of respect, which was 
accomplished by graduating third in her class. She was admitted to 
practice law in South Dakota in 1949 and in Missouri in 1950. In 1963 
she was admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme 
Court.
  A pioneer for women in the profession of law, Grace opened her own 
practice in 1950, where she practiced solo until 1996. Grace was 
president of the Association of Women Lawyers, and in 1960-62 she 
served as Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri. 
In 1972, she was the first woman president to be elected to the St. 
Joseph Bar Association. Grace served as International President of 
B'nai B'rith Women from 1980-82, traveling the world. In 2005, Grace 
was awarded the alumni Achievement Award from the University of South 
Dakota. In addition, she has held numerous leadership roles, remained 
active on foundations, boards, and committees, and has assisted with 
several fund drives.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Grace Day. 
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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