[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 141 (Tuesday, November 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1621]
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                         HONORING DIANE HOWARD

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Diane 
Howard who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Zonta 
Women of Achievement for her respectable achievements and tremendous 
influence in the community. Her notable impact is evident in her 
recognition as the ``Woman of Achievement'' in 2000 by the Cape 
Girardeau Area Zonta Club.
  Since 1984, Ms. Howard has been an attorney with the Limbaugh Firm in 
Cape Girardeau. Additionally, she was a member of the Board of 
Governments of the Missouri Bar and played an active role in many bar 
organizations as well as civic and non-profit organizations.
  Before beginning her private practice, she was a criminal prosecutor 
on active duty with the U.S. Navy (JAG Corps). She continued her 
service in the Naval Reserves for 21 years serving throughout the 
United States where she spent two weeks trying a case at the Guantanamo 
Bay Cuba Naval Service. She pursued to serve as Commanding Officer of 
three Units including the Office of the Judge Advocate General in 
Washington, D.C. In 2005, she retired from the Navy Reserves after 25 
total years of faithful military service with the rank of Captain.
  Diane Howard's dedication to all her work has been undeniably 
laudable and has been a great contribution to our community. It is my 
pleasure to recognize her efforts and accomplishments before the House 
of Representatives.

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