[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 31 (Tuesday, March 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ERICA AXIOTIS

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize 
Erica Axiotis for being named a 2013 Forty Under 40 honoree by the 
award-winning central Iowa publication, Business Record.
   Since 2000, Business Record has undertaken an exhaustive annual 
review to identify a standout group of young leaders in the Greater Des 
Moines area who are making an impact in their communities and their 
careers. Each year, forty up-and-coming community and business leaders 
under 40 years of age are selected for this prestigious distinction, 
which is based on a combined criteria of community involvement and 
success in their chosen career field. The 2013 class of Forty Under 40 
honorees join an impressive roster of 560 business leaders and growing.
   Erica Axiotis resides in Des Moines, Iowa with her husband 
Christopher and is currently serving as the Director of Development for 
the Mercy Foundation, where she works with businesses interested in 
providing donations to assist the healthcare work done by Mercy Medical 
Center. Also a board member of the Junior League of Des Moines, the 
Iowa Shakespeare Experience, and Young Variety, Mrs. Axiotis' 
commitment and passion for assisting her community and beyond are 
outstanding.
   Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Erica 
in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I 
recognize and applaud Mrs. Axiotis for utilizing her talents to better 
both her community and the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues 
in the House to join me in congratulating Erica on receiving this 
esteemed designation, thanking those at Business Record for their great 
work, and wishing each member of the 2013 Forty Under 40 class 
continued success.

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