[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E288]
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                        TRIBUTE TO RACHEL McLEAN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize 
Rachel McLean 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.
   Rachel McLean currently serves as the Vice President and a 
consultant for Ruan Companies in Des Moines. The daughter of John Ruan 
III and Janis Ruan, Rachel has found her talents and expertise uniquely 
suited for leading the family business. Previously the director of 
communications and ultimately Vice President of Communications at Ruan 
Transportation Management Systems, Rachel was tasked with managing the 
communication processes among Ruan's 4,500 employees. Mrs. McLean now 
hones those experiences as she oversees charitable giving for the Ruan 
Family Foundation, conducts quantitative research to maximize the 
company's performance, and manages the customer satisfaction initiative 
for Ruan Transportation. Outside of work, Rachel is heavily involved in 
the Des Moines community through her involvement in the Des Moines 
Founders Garden Club, Linden Heights Neighborhood Association, and 
Harkin Institute of Public Policy. Mrs. McLean also serves on the Board 
of Directors for the Des Moines Community Playhouse and Youth Homes of 
Mid-America. Rachel and her husband Ben are kept busy at home with 
their son, set to turn two later this year. In all facets of her life, 
Rachel is a shining example of hard work and service that our state can 
be proud of.
   Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Rachel 
in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I 
recognize and applaud Mrs. McLean 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 Rachel 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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