[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
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                         BUSINESS WOMEN'S FORUM

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2014

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Business Women's Forum 
which is celebrating 20 years of supporting female professionals in 
South Central Pennsylvania.
   Since its founding in 1994, the Business Women's Forum has brought 
together businesswomen and leaders from the South Central region of 
Pennsylvania for a one day event where they can meet with and learn 
from other women with a variety of backgrounds and organizations. 
Today, in partnership with more than nine Central Pennsylvania Chambers 
of Commerce, it is the largest one-day professional development and 
tradeshow event in the Central Pennsylvania region. By offering women 
with opportunities to develop their professional skills and plan for 
the future, the Business Women's Forum provides an invaluable resource 
to the businesswomen of South Central Pennsylvania and to the economic 
vitality of the region.
   Mr. Speaker, for their efforts in creating a strong workforce of 
skilled and developed businesswomen, I thank the Business Women's Forum 
for their contributions to our state and congratulate them on reaching 
the momentous milestone of their 20th anniversary.

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