[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1006]
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    RECOGNIZING FEMALE LEADERS WHO SHE LEADS AMERICA IS HONORING AS 
                     CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 30, 2022

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and highlight the work 
of some extraordinary female leaders in our country who are being 
honored by She Leads America as ``Christian Women of Distinction.''
  For my constituents back in Michigan, I try and lead by example 
through my faith and commitment to public service. But many times, 
people don't look to Washington for their role models. Fortunately, it 
does not take long to find others guided by their strong moral compass, 
faith, and commitment to selfless public service. Today, I honor some 
of these women, who through their tireless dedication, have shattered 
glass ceilings and touched the lives of countless individuals around 
the world. For my part, I remain committed to defending religious 
freedom here in Congress to ensure each of these women, and all of my 
constituents, never have to compromise their religious beliefs in order 
to conform to whatever the trending culture is at the moment.
  One of these women, Lynn Fitch, is the 40th and current Attorney 
General for the state of Mississippi. At the age of 23, she began her 
legal career as a Special Assistant Attorney General at the Mississippi 
Attorney General's Office. She continued her career accumulating more 
than 35 years of legal experience both in private practice and public 
service as State Treasurer, Vice President for the National Association 
of Treasurers, and Chair of the State Financial Officers Foundation. 
She served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of 
Attorneys General and is currently serving as Co-Chair of the National 
Association of Attorneys General Human Trafficking Conunittee. She was 
named in TIME's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 
2022 and has also been active in her community, serving as a board 
member of several charitable organizations.
  Madam Speaker, I hope these women, such as Attorney General Fitch, 
know full well the impact they have had on countless lives. These women 
are trailblazers, and the example they have set will be followed by 
people of my district, and many other Americans, for years to come. I 
thank each of them for their passion and commitment. This honor is 
well-deserved.

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