[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 106 (Monday, June 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E827-E828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING LINDA JUDAH

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2019

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Linda Judah. Linda is a very special woman and leader who is being 
honored with the Woman of Merit Award as a part of the St Joseph YWCA's 
prestigious Women of Excellence.
  Linda Judah began her career with the Social Welfare Board of 
Buchanan County as its Executive Director in July 2006. She has over 35 
years of experience working with the community in various leadership 
and outreach capacities. Through Linda's leadership, the Social Welfare 
Board received recognition as a patient-centered medical home through 
the

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National Committee for Quality Assurance for three consecutive three 
year terms; implemented an electronic medical record system; 
collaborated with the local FQHC to create an integrated medical unit 
for the homeless and created ``The Friends of the Free Clinic'' a 
foundation to help support the financial needs of the Social Welfare 
Board.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Linda 
Judah for being honored as the Woman of Merit Award winner by the St. 
Joseph YWCA through serving St. Joseph, the state of Missouri and the 
Sixth Congressional District. I am honored to represent her in the 
United States Congress.

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