[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 204 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1703]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JODY REYNOLDS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Jody Reynolds of Des Moines, Iowa, for being named one of 
dsm Magazine's 2017 ``Sages Over 70.''
  The ``Sages Over 70'' award honors community leaders who continue to 
serve as mentors and leaders when others have retired. Jody has been a 
tireless advocate for children her entire life. Her experience with 
birth complications with her third child opened her eyes to what 
services were and were not available, and led her to advocacy. She's 
helped to raise $109 million for Variety--The children's Charity over 
the years, and served as the first female president of Variety 
International. One of the many words of advice she offered to the 
magazine was to press forward through adversity, and to also enjoy the 
journey.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Jody for being named a ``Sage 
Over 70'' by dsm Magazine, and applaud her for her service to her 
community. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating Jody for this outstanding 
achievement and in wishing her nothing but the best.

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