[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 89 (Thursday, June 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING LOES HEDGE

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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 
Loes Hedge of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Loes is active in the community 
and has been chosen to receive the YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in 
Volunteerism Award.
  Loes Hedge is a retired educator that continues to have a positive 
influence in the Saint Joseph community to this day. Loes has served as 
the President of Saint Joseph's NAACP and continues her work with them 
today as it's current secretary. Recently she was awarded the YWCA's 
Racial Justice Award in recognition of her many efforts to bridge 
diversity, empower at risk students and to strengthen education 
universally. Loes has also been honored as an inductee to the Black 
Archives Museum Hall of Fame.
  Loes also continues in her role as mentor for young educators and 
serves as a Co-Chair for the Saint Joseph School District Long-Range 
Planning Committee. She has served on the YWCA Board of Directors, has 
been involved in voter registration efforts throughout Saint Joseph.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Loes Hedge. 
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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