[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E97-E98]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING ROSE STRONG ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2016

  Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, It is my distinct honor to recognize Ms. 
Rose Strong on her 70th birthday.
  Born in Minden, Louisiana, the 12th of 13 children, Ms. Strong grew 
up to defy the odds of her time and distinguish herself as an effective 
leader.
  Known as a pioneer among women in the 1970s and 1980s, Ms. Strong was 
elected as a City Councilwoman of Columbus, Georgia in 1984, making her 
the first African American woman elected in Muscogee County. She went 
on to be appointed by President George H.W. Bush as Deputy Director, 
Intergovernmental Affairs of the U.S. Department of Transportation in 
1989.
  At the age of 70, Ms. Strong continues her impressive career, 
currently holding the position of Vice-President and Spokesperson of 
T.E.C.H. for the World, Inc.
  Aside from the contributions Ms. Strong has made in her professional 
life, she has recently been honored at her local place of worship, The 
City Church in Seattle, as one of its ``Pillars.''
  She is also the proud mother of two children who have followed in 
their mother's footsteps of serving their community. Rozalyn Strong is 
a Doctoral Candidate and an educator in the Lake Washington School 
District. Mack Strong, Jr. is a retired Seattle Seahawk fullback and 
currently works as the Western States Director of the NFL's Legends 
Community.
  I admire and thank Ms. Strong for her lifetime of leadership and 
dedication to country and community. I am extremely proud to call

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her a friend. May she have a happy 70th birthday and enjoy many more to 
come.

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