[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E200]
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                           A SALUTE TO WOMEN

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                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2012

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give distinct recognition to 
the 9th Annual Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon--an event paying 
tribute to women of diverse social strata committed to strengthening 
professional, social and family institutions through dedicated 
responsibilities.
  The St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation, Anheuser Busch and 
Worldwide Technologies will honor 14 distinguished women at the event, 
with the Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed upon Ms. Xernona Clayton, 
President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation and originator of 
``Moments in History,'' one-minute broadcasts on black Americans 
televised during Black History Month.
  Xernona Clayton deserves a broadcast depicting her accomplishments as 
she actively participated in the Civil Rights Movement organizing 
events for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference under the 
direction of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She was also the first African 
American female to host a prime time talk show broadcast on WAGA TV in 
Atlanta, and is credited with influencing a former Grand Dragon of the 
Ku Klux Klan to denounce the organization.
  This year's celebrated women will also include Adrian Bracy, Kathleen 
Brady, Jacqueline Brock, Myrtle Dorsey, Shirley Drury, Frankie 
Eichenberger, Robbie Montgomery, Sandra Moore, Valerie Patton, Mary 
Attyberry Polk, Kacie Starr Triplett, Kimberly McKinney, and Cindy 
Erickson.
  Mr. Speaker, the 9th Annual Salute to Women in Leadership Luncheon 
inspires advocacy for social justice through the works, accomplishments 
and deeds of the honored women. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing this event slated to be held this May in the beautiful City 
of St. Louis.

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