[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1301-E1302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STERLING WOMEN

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kristina Bouweiri, 
the founder of Sterling Women and CEO of Reston Limousine,

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and members of Sterling Women as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.
  Sterling Women was founded in 2008 to provide a new networking 
opportunity for business women in the Sterling, Virginia area. The 
organization focuses on enhancing opportunities for women in business 
and creating fellowship among women by empowering, celebrating, and 
supporting women in their professional and personal endeavors.
  Mrs. Bouweiri's legacy of fostering a positive environment for women 
is remarkable. She encourages each member to develop leadership skills 
and discover new paths toward self-enrichment, having often been a 
mentor and bringing women out of their comfort zones. Through her 
leadership, Sterling Women elevates the standard for working women to 
actively build and maintain relationships between fellow members and 
within the community.
  Women of all ages with diverse life experiences have combined their 
skills to make the Loudoun County community a better place. The 
Sterling Women is a true testament to the dedication to our community 
and their passion toward helping others. Under Kristina's leadership, 
the club has raised $250,000 for local charities.
  I am impressed by the Sterling Women and how in just a decade they 
have transformed Northern Virginia. From 80 women at their first 
meeting, to 150 today, they have made a tremendous impact upon many.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Sterling Women as they celebrate their 10th anniversary. I look 
forward to their ongoing contributions to the community and I wish them 
the best in their future endeavors.

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