[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 75 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING YWCA LAKE COUNTY AND ITS 2014 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

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                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2014

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor five outstanding women 
and four exemplary organizations in the suburban Chicago community that 
I represent. The YWCA Lake County hosts its annual Women of Achievement 
Award Dinner to honor several individuals and organizations dedicated 
to empowering underserved and low-income families, and especially women 
and girls.
   This year's impressive group of honorees celebrates the ideals of 
the YWCA and has made a tremendous impact in the community. From 
education to local government and entrepreneurship, these honorees 
represent the finest ideals of social service, community involvement 
and civic leadership.
   This year, YWCA Lake County honors Roycealee J. Wood with the 
Lifetime Achievement Award, after 40 years serving the students of Lake 
County as a teacher, administrator and Superintendent; Roberta Rubin 
with the Arts and Culture Award for sharing her love of books with the 
community; Audrey Nixon with the Civic Leadership Award, after 32 years 
on the Lake County Board; Tiffany Brooks with the Entrepreneurship 
Award, after winning HGTV's ``Design Star'' competition and launching 
her own firm; Jamie Kreppein, a high school senior, with the Dr. Minnie 
J. Leggett Scholarship for diverse and inspiring work with children.
   This year's Corporate Champion Award goes to Allstate Insurance 
Company for its longtime support for YWCA programs and community 
endeavors; and the Community Champion Awards go to Greater St. James 
Temple Church in God in Christ (North Chicago), Redeemer Lutheran 
Church (Waukegan) and St. Paul's Church (Waukegan).
   Mr. Speaker, the accomplishments of these honorees stretch pages and 
pages and have touched the lives and hearts of countless individuals 
and families in our communities. Their work, their passion and, most of 
all, their commitment to helping others is truly commendable and 
remarkable.
   I thank YWCA Lake County for its community service, and I 
congratulate the worthy and impressive 2014 Women of Achievement.

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