[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1181]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ELISABETH BUCK

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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 Elisabeth Buck 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 standout group of 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. Buck has served in a wide-range of leadership roles throughout 
her career. At Iowa State University, where she earned a BA in 
political science, Ms. Buck and her peers realized her leadership 
abilities when she was elected student body president. That was just 
the beginning. She went on to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for Iowa 
Governors Tom Vilsack and Chet Culver. Following her time in the 
Governor's Office she took on the role as Director of Iowa Workforce 
Development (IWD). As Director of IWD, Ms. Buck changed the culture of 
the state agency, creating a more efficient and effective department 
through the implementation of new, innovative programs.
  After her work in state government, Ms. Buck joined United Way of 
Central Iowa in 2011 as Senior Vice President of Community Impact. 
Since then, she has risen through the ranks and now serves as the Chief 
Community Impact Officer. Her time at United Way has been concentrated 
on advancing their overall mission of improving lives through the 
mobilization of the community and rallying around a common goal. As the 
Chief Community Impact Officer she oversees a sizeable budget, 
utilizing the resources given to her in a cost-efficient and effective 
manner.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Ms. 
Buck in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I 
recognize and applaud her for utilizing her abilities to better her 
community and the State of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the United 
States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating her on 
receiving this esteemed designation, and wishing her the best of luck 
in all her future endeavors.

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