[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 25 (Monday, February 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
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                 HONORING THE LIFE OF KITTY MOON EMERY

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 2017

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, there are those who live their lives 
with distinct intentionality. They have the ability to inspire their 
communities by bringing innovation and change in their relentless 
pursuit to make the world a better place. They use their creativity to 
bring beauty and encourage leaders to reach their fullest potentials. I 
am saddened by the loss of my friend, Kitty Moon Emery. I was fortunate 
to have met her early in my career and always appreciated her advice 
and counsel as she was one of those special leaders.
  Kitty was a Nashville native who had an endearing love for Tennessee 
and our country. She worked as one of only two female press secretaries 
in the Senate under Senator Bill Brock. She later went on to become the 
Assistant National Director of Advertising for the presidential 
campaign of Ronald Reagan. Kitty was eventually appointed by Secretary 
Henry Kissinger to a United Nations Advisory Committee. In these 
spheres she broke many barriers by filling positions that were not 
traditionally held by women.
  Kitty was a treasured advisor to many. She served as the chairman for 
the Metro Sports Authority and played a vital role by serving on many 
boards including the Country Music Association, the CMA Foundation, the 
Rotary Club of Nashville, and Leadership Music. More recently she 
founded the consulting firm Kitty Moon Enterprises to support leaders 
in the Middle Tennessee Region.
  Kitty's presence in Nashville will be deeply missed. Her love and 
devotion to community brought people together and made Tennessee a much 
better place to live. I rise today to celebrate her lasting 
achievements and ask my colleagues to join with me in honoring her 
life.

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