[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1616]
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            CONGRATULATING JENNIFER POTTER ON HER RETIREMENT

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and 
congratulate Jennifer Potter, the President and CEO of the Initiative 
for Global Development (IGD), on her retirement.
  Jennifer has been with IGD since its creation in 2003, helping the 
organization achieve its goal to reduce global poverty through 
advancing business growth and investment. During her tenure at IGD, the 
Seattle-based group grew from an idea to a widely recognized 
international organization.
  Under Jennifer's leadership, IGD has successfully leveraged millions 
of dollars in investments for the developing world and changed the way 
governments and businesses engage for the better. Her commitment has 
opened up the door for employment opportunities and increased market 
access for developing communities around the world.
  Her inspirational drive and vision will be difficult to replace, as 
her efforts to achieve large-scale poverty reduction will be remembered 
and appreciated.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize and 
congratulate Jennifer Potter on her retirement.

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