[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 96 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ALEXANDRA GRADY

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Alexandra Grady for being selected as the 2014 Distinguished Young 
Woman of Iowa.
   Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that 
supports young women to reach their full potential. Founded in 1958, 
Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national 
scholarship program for high school girls. It was founded on the 
mission to ``positively impact the lives of young women by providing a 
transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, 
leadership and talent.'' As Iowa's Distinguished Young Woman, Ms. Grady 
will compete in the National Finals competition later this month in 
Mobile, Alabama.
   Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young woman demonstrates the 
rewards of harnessing one's talents and sharing them with the world. 
Alex's efforts embody the Iowa spirit and I am honored to have her 
represent our state in this national competition. I know that all of my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives will join me 
in congratulating Alex's achievement and I wish her continued success 
in her future education and career.

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