[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 36 (Thursday, March 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E455]
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                        CONGRATULATING KAY KATZ

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2011

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration 
that I stand before you today to congratulate Kay Kellogg Katz who is 
being recognized as the Monroe Rotary Club's Woman of the Year. She is 
truly deserving of this honor for her exemplary service and dedication 
to Northeast Louisiana.
  A woman who embodies the spirit of public service, Kay's legislative 
career spans a decade, and she presently serves as a member of the 
Louisiana House of Representatives. In addition, she is the immediate 
past Louisiana Republican national committeewoman, which made her an 
automatic member of the 168-member Republican National Committee.
  Preceding her legislative service, Kay was a valued member of the 
Monroe City Council. In this capacity, she served as council chairman 
and as a member of the Street Improvement Committee.
  Among her lengthy civic accomplishments, Kay is active with Rotary 
International, American Heart Association, Ouachita Parish Recycling 
Commission, Monroe Tree Board, Fort Miro chapter of the Daughters of 
the American Revolution, Monroe Airport Advisory Committee and Monroe 
Garden Club.
  In addition to her citizenship activities and community 
organizations, Kay is also a committed patron of the arts through her 
involvement with the Monroe Symphony and sits on the boards of both the 
Northeast Louisiana Arts Council and the Louisiana State Arts Council. 
She served as vice president of the Monroe Little Theatre, and in 2000, 
the Louisiana Museum Association selected her as ``Legislator of the 
Year.'' She is also associated with the Masur Museum, University of 
Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) Art Department, ULM Foundation for the 
Performing Arts, Children's Museum, Twin City Ballet and Masterworks 
Chorus.
  Kay is a homegrown hero having graduated from Neville High School in 
Monroe. She went on to obtain her college degree from Mississippi State 
University.
  Her dedication to community and career is exceeded only by her 
devotion to her loving family. Kay and her late husband Ben Katz are 
the parents of three. Ben, like his wife, was a faithful public 
servant.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating Kay Kellogg Katz on being named the Monroe 
Rotary's Woman of the Year. Her commitment, compassion and leadership 
warrant this laudable recognition.

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