[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KATIE ROTH

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Katie Roth for being named the 2015 Woman Business Owner 
of the Year by the award-winning central Iowa publication, the Des 
Moines Business Record.
  Since 2000, the Des Moines Business Record has undertaken an 
exhaustive annual review to identify a group of standout female leaders 
in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their 
communities either personally or professionally, forging a path for 
other women to follow. The women given this prestigious award are 
individuals who have selflessly dedicated their time and proven their 
leadership abilities across a variety of professional fields.
  Ms. Roth got her start in the news business after earning her 
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Iowa. 
With hard work and her natural leadership qualities, Ms. Roth quickly 
worked her way up in the ranks, until ultimately she decided to open 
the doors of Portico Staffing. Since founding Portico Staffing, Ms. 
Roth has continued to grow the business through hard work and 
determination to succeed.
  Ms. Roth has selflessly dedicated her time and talents to improving 
the lives of others. When she isn't busy expanding the size and scope 
of her business she invests her time in mentoring others, helping to 
foster the next generation of Iowa's leaders. Ms. Roth's high ethical 
standards and level of achievement have given her the necessary 
qualifications to receive this prestigious award.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Ms. 
Roth in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I 
recognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents to better the State 
of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in congratulating her on receiving this 
distinguished award, and wishing her the best of luck in all her future 
endeavors.

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