[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, Kristi Noem, is the current, and the first, 
female Governor of South Dakota.
  Governor Noem is a small business owner, a rancher, a farmer, and 
former member of the South Dakota state legislature and United States 
House of Representatives. As a believer that government should serve 
the people, she works night and day to ensure her constituents have 
ample opportunities given to them for a chance at a brighter future.
  Madam Speaker, I hope these women, such as Governor Noem, 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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