[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
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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, Libia Duran, was born in Columbia, South America, 
and is a community leader concerned with the education of children, 
youth, and their families at the local and national level. Her dream is 
to see all minority families across the nation fully engaged and 
invested in their children's education. This dream was born as a result 
of the experience she had as an immigrant mother in the public school 
system in the United States. She became an advocate through serving the 
community in leadership roles, volunteering at the elementary school 
level. For this work, she received the Maryland Governor's ``Volunteer 
of the Year'' award. Libia also founded Pastors Wives of America, an 
organization that focuses on empowering women with leadership potential 
by equipping families to become engaged in the education of their 
children.
  Madam Speaker, I hope these women, such as Libia, 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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