[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1558]
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                      HONORING MS. LINDA McKINNIS

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Linda 
McKinnis of Cape Girardeau for her charitable work in Southeast 
Missouri. An event and wedding designer by profession, Ms. McKinnis 
volunteers her design expertise to a number of local groups. She has 
provided design services for the United Way of Southeast Missouri, the 
Southeast Missouri University Booster Club, and La Croix United 
Methodist Church.
  Most notably, Ms. McKinnis founded the International Crisis Aid, 
Heartland hub dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking in the 
United States. She has worked to raise money and spread awareness of 
the issue of sex trafficking by selling ICA's can tab bracelets. She 
has inspired many more people to volunteer and advocate on behalf of 
this important issue. I offer congratulations to Ms. McKinnis on her 
outstanding achievements and look forward to her future work in the 
Cape Girardeau community.

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