[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1617-E1618]
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                            JESS WIEDERHOLT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Jess Wiederholt 
for being recognized by the West Chamber as a 2016 Celebrate Women 
honoree. Celebrate Women Honorees are known for their perseverance, 
accomplishments, generosity, and dedication to their passions and their 
community.
   Jess Wiederholt has used her medical knowledge and selfless heart to 
not only to make a difference in Jefferson County, but on a global 
scale as she strives to improve the

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well-being of HIV-positive women and children in Africa. Mother of 
seven--four of which were adopted from East Africa--Jess entered the 
pediatric health care world as a therapist, helping patients in 
Illinois and Kentucky for 10 years.
   Today, Jess pursues her passion for collaborating with other mothers 
to help them dream, grow and unleash their full potential through her 
personal health and wellness business, Isagenix, which assists parents 
and families in Jefferson County in finding solutions for weight loss, 
healthy aging, energy, performance and additional income opportunities. 
In addition to her passion for empowering families and promoting 
healthy lifestyles, Jess takes her family to Ethiopia and Uganda each 
year to give business grants to single mothers who are HIV-positive. 
Through this act of servitude, Jess demonstrates her belief that every 
woman deserves to be empowered to live out her life with hope, dignity 
and confidence--regardless of surroundings or circumstance.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Jess Wiederholt for this 
well-deserved recognition by the West Chamber.

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