[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2677-H2678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          RECOGNIZING JAN GEE

  (Mrs. RODGERS of Washington asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Jan Gee, the President and CEO of the Washington Food Industry 
Association.
  Jan was recently presented the Woman of the Year award from the Women 
Grocers of America.
  She has dedicated more than 30 years to being a voice for small 
businesses in

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eastern Washington and continues to work tirelessly on behalf of 
family-owned markets and grocery stores throughout our State.
  The winner of this award must exemplify the true characteristics of a 
leader. With a passion for the independent grocery industry, Jan Gee 
fits that description to a ``T.'' She has mentored and empowered women 
colleagues, inspiring and encouraging many to take on leadership 
positions.
  I have known Jan since my days in the Washington State legislature. 
She is so deserving of this award because of her hard work, not only 
for small businesses but for helping to support the next generation of 
female leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in Washington 
State.
  I appreciate all that Jan has done and congratulate her on being 
recognized with the Woman of the Year award.
  God bless you, Jan.

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