[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 155 (Wednesday, December 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1880]
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                      HONORING BARBARA KOIRTYOHANN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2012

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Barbara Koirtyohann upon her retirement and to reflect on her years of 
service to her community.
   Barbara has served as the longtime Director of Public Affairs at 
Hallmark Cards, Ltd. Her influential leadership has extended beyond 
Hallmark as well, lending her talents as co-chair of the Postal Affairs 
Committee with the Greeting Card Association and as a member of the 
Board of Directors for the Public Affairs Council. Beyond her 
profession, Barbara has also contributed to her community through many 
civic and charitable organizations in Kansas City. She has served on 
the Board of Directors for the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, 
supporting the efforts of the Truman Medical System; as an Advisory 
Board member for the Hope House, a domestic violence shelter in Lee's 
Summit; and as a member of the Missouri Mansion Preservation Board, 
working to preserve and maintain the Missouri Governor's mansion in 
Jefferson City.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me, her daughter Cindy and 
grandson Lucas, and all her friends and family in commending Barbara 
Koirtyohann for her accomplishments and her leadership professionally 
and her dedication to her community.

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