[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 87 (Thursday, June 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1113]
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                     HONORING CLIFTON GUNDERSON LLP

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2011

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Clifton Gunderson LLP of Saint Joseph, Missouri. This business has been 
chosen to receive the YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Employer of 
Excellence.
   Innovate leadership programs for women help create an atmosphere of 
achievement at Clifton Gunderson LLP. The Women's Initiative Now (WIN) 
program helps provide leadership skills, business skills and personal 
growth opportunities for female employees. Flexible work arrangements 
help the team balance work and family goals.
   The St. Joseph office is led by a female partner--the nation's first 
and only female company CEO--and 50 percent of office partners and 100 
percent of senior managers are female. The Career Development Network 
program strategically pairs an experienced individual with someone in a 
similar area as a mentorship, and to form an individual career 
development plan. Through these efforts, Clifton Gunderson LLP 
demonstrates its commitment to promoting a culture that continually 
develops female leadership.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Clifton 
Gunderson LLP. This business is a tremendous asset to the St. Joseph 
community and I am honored to represent this business in the United 
States Congress.

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