[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1179]
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                       TRIBUTE TO KATHRYN KUNERT

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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 Kathryn Kunert for being named a 2015 Woman of Influence 
honoree 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. Kunert is a true testament to hard work, dedication and 
commitment. She has spent the last 19 years at MidAmerican Energy and 
now serves as the Vice President of Business and Community Development. 
Throughout her time at MidAmerican she has focused on forging lasting 
relationships in the community and with businesses, helping to grow the 
size and scope of MidAmerican. Through her leadership and expertise, 
Ms. Kunert has had a positive and lasting impact on all she has worked 
with.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Ms. 
Kunert 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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