[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
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   RECOGNIZING VIRGINIA'S FOURTH DISTRICT WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                       HON. JENNIFER L. McCLELLAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2024

  Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Women's History Month, 
I rise today to honor 23 women chosen by constituents in Virginia's 
Fourth Congressional District for my inaugural Women in Excellence 
Award. These women are recognized for their meaningful contributions 
and commitment to improving the lives of others and giving back to 
their communities. I commend these remarkable women who are 
spearheading progress across the district in the fields of advocacy, 
environmental justice, economic development, education, government, 
healthcare, law, public safety, and more.
  Chief Lynette Lewis Allston, Southampton
  Dr. Monica L. Ball, Richmond
  Ms Sherri Bowman, Charles City
  Dr. Shantelle Brown, Richmond
  Ms. Chelsea L. Buyalos, Chester
  Sheriff Vanessa R. Crawford, Petersburg
  Mrs. Dixie Daniel, Brunswick
  Detective Lakisha R. Davis, Chesterfield
  Dr. Tamara W. Dias, Chester
  Ms. Austine Ellis, Emporia
  Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammed, Richmond
  Mrs. Evelyn M. Johnson, Chesterfield
  Ms. Michelle Johnson, Charles City
  Mrs. Rebecca L. Larkin, Henrico
  Ms. Tracy Lee, Colonial Heights
  Dr. Shantell Lewis, Henrico
  Ms. Danielle Milliner, Petersburg
  The Honorable Gammiel Poindexter, Richmond
  Ms. Aileen Rivera, Henrico
  Mrs. Vondrenna Smithers, Brunswick
  Ms. Kenda Sutton-EL, Richmond
  Dr. Phyllis Taylor Tolliver, Prince George
  Ms. Kim Walker-Lee, Southampton

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