[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF MS. JEWEL SCOTT

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                          HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2018

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate a constituent 
in my district who went above and beyond to serve our community. Jewel 
Scott began her work nearly two decades ago in Missouri's Fifth 
Congressional District, which I proudly represent. Furthermore, her 
efforts and contributions to the region are nothing short of 
remarkable.
  Of her many accomplishments, Scott is most known for her work with 
the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, an organization of chief 
executive officers representing various influential companies in the 
area. After serving as the Director of Research and Planning, Scott was 
named the Executive Director of the Civic Council in 1994. Since then, 
Scott has spearheaded a myriad of projects and initiatives focused 
solely on the council's four main objectives: innovation economy, human 
capital, vibrant communities, and leadership development. She has 
worked tirelessly to uphold the organization's standards and mission of 
accelerating growth in the region's prosperity and quality of life.
  Aside from her work with the Civil Council, Scott boasts a lifelong 
career of community based innovation and development through her 
multifaceted involvement. with various organizations within the Greater 
Kansas City area. Currently, she occupies a seat on the Missouri 
biotechnology association executive committee and is on the board of 
directors for both the University of Kansas Advancement Board and the 
Kansas City Convention and Visitor's Association.
  Although she would be the last to admit it, it is my personal belief 
that her benevolent ambition and persevering dedication has made a 
profound impact on the community as a whole. Therefore, it is with a 
sense of bittersweet pride that the community must now congratulate 
Scott on her retirement from the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City. 
I speak on the behalf of the entire district when I say thank you Ms. 
Jewel Scott.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me and all of Missouri's Fifth Congressional 
District in expressing our sincerest congratulations to Jewel Scott for 
her monumental achievements in her community and her tireless efforts 
in promoting education, innovation, and commerce, not only within her 
city limits, but throughout the state. I urge all my colleagues and 
fellow citizens across the country to join me in showing our 
appreciation to Ms. Jewel Scott's accomplishments and service.

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