[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 92 (Monday, June 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             LEECHIA JONES

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2012

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Leechia Jones of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Leechia is active in the 
community through her work and has been chosen to receive the YWCA 
Women of Excellence Award for Woman in the Workplace.
  Leechia is humble regarding her numerous accomplishments she has 
earned through her leadership and dedication, which include the 
Communicator of the Year award from Southwestern Bell; the Sullivan 
Award from Catholic Charities, and the Distinguished Leadership Award 
from the National Association for Community Leadership and from 
Leadership St. Joseph. Often called upon to help with new initiatives, 
Leechia extended her wisdom and leadership as coordinator for the St. 
Joseph Youth Alliance during its beginning phases, serving there as a 
loaned team member from Family Guidance Center for three years.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Leechia 
Jones. She has made an amazing impact on countless individuals in the 
St. Joseph community. I am honored to represent her in the United 
States Congress.

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