[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E794]
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                      RECOGNIZING PAM HOWELL-BEACH

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2021

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Pam Howell-Beach in my District. Pam has been a 
longtime leader of our community, leading efforts and leaving her 
imprimatur on Northwest Ohio community organizations, and has come to 
retirement as the CEO of the Stranahan Foundation in Toledo, Ohio.
  Pam Howell-Beach grew up in the Northwest Ohio rural community of 
Archbold, Ohio. Upon her high school graduation, the family was 
required to relocate due to her father's work. However, Pam chose to 
stay and supported herself, enrolling in evening and weekend classes at 
the University of Toledo and working full time to cover the cost of 
tuition and expenses. The first in her family to obtain a higher 
degree, Pam achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Psychology. 
She later went on to Case Western Reserve University where she obtained 
her Master's Degree in Social Work Administration, specializing in non-
profit planning and management. Pam achieved this advanced degree 
earning a 4.0 while leading the Toledo Community Foundation as its 
director.
  Under the leadership of Pam Howell-Beach, she grew the assets of the 
Toledo Community Foundation from $20 million to nearly $100 million. As 
a result, the Toledo Community Foundation's reach extended into every 
facet of Toledo life including social services, the arts and education.
  After sixteen years at the helm of the Toledo Community Foundation, 
Pam was asked to become the first full-time executive director of the 
Stranahan Foundation. Thus, she oversaw the organization's services 
while bringing forth many new initiatives. Among these efforts was an 
early childhood education enterprise that brought national recognition 
to the Stranahan Foundation. In the seventeen years of Pam Howell-
Beach's tenure at the Stranahan Foundation, more than $70.5 million in 
funding has been disbursed to nonprofit organizations in our region and 
nationwide.
  Pam Howell-Beach's strengths in the non-profit world and community at 
large brought her recognition as well. She was inducted into the 
inaugural class of 20 Under 40 in 1996 and was named a YWCA Milestone 
Honoree in 2010.
  Accolades are well-deserved, but Pam has devoted her energies toward 
mentorship in the philanthropic world. She has particularly focused on 
raising up women. Pam has dedicated countless volunteer hours toward 
these efforts, as well as serving as past president of the Zonta Club 
of Toledo, past chair of Philanthropy Ohio, former chair of the Ability 
Center of Greater Toledo, trustee for Mercy Health Partners, advisor 
for the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, and grant reviewer for 
Susan G. Komen Foundation.
  In spite of Pam's accomplishments in the philanthropic world, the 
role she most treasures is the one in her family. Her biographer notes 
that she is a ``devoted wife to her husband, Bob. Together they have 
travelled the world, trekked thousands of miles on their bikes, and 
spent cherished time with a wide community of friends and associates. 
Pam has also served as a source of support and strength for her step-
children and her nephews. Beyond any doubt, Pam has led an exemplary 
life, both personally and professionally.'' Singer/songwriter Dolly 
Parton noted, ``If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to 
dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an 
excellent leader.'' Truly, Pam Howell-Beach has embodied this message 
throughout her journey. We wish her Godspeed.

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