[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING DR. BARBARA SHANNON-BANNISTER

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 10, 2017

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize the 
accomplishments of a dear friend of mine, Dr. Barbara Shannon-
Bannister, who will be receiving the `Trailblazer Award' at the 32nd 
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards.
  Dr. Shannon-Bannister has a proven record of dedicated civil service, 
with a career that has benefitted community relations in Aurora, 
Colorado since 1987. Dr. Shannon-Bannister's position as Division Chief 
of Community Relations has given her the opportunity to coordinate 
social relations throughout Aurora and the great State of Colorado. An 
advocate for civil rights, Dr. Shannon-Bannister's work has impacted 
the lives of underserved, minority youth by providing activities in 
their neighborhoods.
  Additionally, she is President and CEO of a non-profit organization, 
Grand Design INC. This foundation works to preserve African American 
culture through community outreach, hosting concerts and visual art 
performances.
  In celebrating the legacy and work of Dr. King, I can think of no one 
better to receive such a prestigious award. Congratulations to Dr. 
Shannon-Bannister on this excellent achievement.

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