[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 89 (Thursday, June 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
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                         HONORING KAREN GRAVES

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2013

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Karen Graves of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Karen is active in the 
community through her work and has been chosen to receive the YWCA 
Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Although she wasn't born in Saint Joseph, the moment that she arrived 
Karen has been involved in the community and shows no signs of 
stopping. Karen has been responsible for the creation of Trails West!, 
one of Missouri's premiere art, music and cultural festivals. Karen 
also spearheaded Saint Joseph's designation as an All American City in 
1997. As a member of the Saint Joseph Symphony board of directors and 
co-founder of the Missouri Western State University Art Society Karen 
strives to ensure that Saint Joseph residents benefit from a full 
spectrum exposure to all of the arts.
  Karen was also one of the founding visionaries of the Community 
Foundation of Northwest Missouri. This non-profit organization allows 
individuals a simple way to support their favorite charities and 
successfully raised $15 million to that end. She serves as co-chair for 
the current YWCA capitol funds drive and was recently named one of 50 
Missourians You Should know by Ingram's Magazine.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Karen 
Graves. 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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