[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 133 (Friday, September 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE SIXTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN BUISNESS 
                          WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, September 9, 2011

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the American 
Business Women's Association (ABWA) on its sixty-second anniversary.
  Since its founding in 1949, the ABWA has devoted itself to providing 
valuable educational, training, and networking opportunities to 
business women. Alongside three businesswomen from Kansas City, Mr. 
Hilary A. Bufton, Jr., recognized the important role of women in the 
American workforce and sought to utilize and develop their knowledge 
and skills by starting the ABWA. Over the past sixty-two years, the 
ABWA has flourished into an expansive network with many members in 
chapters across the nation.
  Due to the inclusive nature of the organization, the ABWA has a 
diverse membership, encompassing women from a variety of professions. 
The commitment to the professional development of women and harnessing 
their entrepreneurial spirit and potential has made the ABWA an 
important and influential organization. Many, including President 
Ronald Reagan, have recognized their hard work and contributions to the 
American economy.
  I am delighted to express my hearty congratulations to the ABWA as 
they celebrate sixty-two years of success. Mr. Speaker, I ask my 
esteemed colleagues to join me in recognizing the ABWA.

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