[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 195 (Thursday, December 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BARBARA LONG

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2022

  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Barbara Long in 
recognition of her lifelong passion for and dedication to the arts.
  Barbara first developed her love of the arts in her hometown of 
Cheyenne, WY. During high school and college she taught ballet at the 
E. Tolerton School of Dance. Barbara earned numerous accolades in Stars 
of Tomorrow competitions and was selected Miss Cheyenne under the 
mentorship of Elizabeth Tolerton. She also performed with the 
University of Wyoming Dance Troupe, Cheyenne Little Theater and the 
Denver Civic Ballet in the Nutcracker. She performed piano recitals at 
the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Governor's mansion.
  Barbara attended the University of Wyoming for 2 years on an honor 
scholarship. When we began dating she transferred to Missouri State 
University where she received her B.S. in Secondary Education. After we 
married, Barbara turned her artistic interest to home remodeling and 
design. She designed or remodeled dozens of projects as diverse as 
historic homes to log cabins.
  What is truly remarkable about Barbara is her sustained passion for 
community building through the arts. She has dedicated her time, energy 
and talents to many local organizations, including Springfield Junior 
League, Girl Scouts, Greenwood Laboratory School PTA, Ozarks Counseling 
Center, Springfield Little Theatre, Ronald McDonald House, Family 
Violence Center: Hearts in Harmony and ``Go Red purse-onalities'' 
benefiting American Heart Association.
  During her time in D.C., she has worked with the Congressional Club 
on Joint Base children's daycare project, and building a charter school 
playground. She has also worked with the USO, packaging Mother's Day 
gifts for mothers and wives of servicemen and servicewomen. Barbara has 
participated for several years in the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. She 
is a member of Congressional Club, Republican Spouses Club, 
Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Advisory Committee and the 
Congressional Spouses for Suicide Prevention and Education.
  Madam Speaker, although Barbara never seeks the spotlight, her 
understated but undeniable passion shines brightly from within and 
reflects on all those around her. I am proud to bring recognition to 
her today.

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