[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING LINDA LEWIS-EVERETT

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2024

  Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to present Linda Lewis-Everett 
with the Sheila Corcoran Hoosier Women Hero Award for her service to 
the country, community, and the city of Indianapolis.
  Each month, my office recognizes women veterans who are often 
overlooked and underrepresented, especially women of color. Inspired by 
its namesake, this award was created to highlight exemplary Hoosier 
women veterans whose service to their community and nation is 
unparalleled. These women are inspirational and guided by a deep love 
for their fellow veterans.
  Known to many for her commitment to assisting others, Linda's journey 
of service began at the young age of 22 when she enlisted in the United 
States Army, where she proudly served our country and achieved the rank 
of Sergeant. Her training in the Army led to 22 years in the United 
States Postal Service, before she retired in 2013. Linda has since 
continued to dedicate her life to the betterment of all Americans 
through her work and advocacy in justice, politics, and culture. As one 
of the Top Ladies of Distinction, her work on health wellness 
initiatives such as the American Cancer Society and Senior Citizens 
Connect has furthered Indianapolis' goal of becoming a leader in the 
medical industry.
  Combining her love for philanthropy with heritage, Linda is a 
steadfast and outspoken advocate for the Black community and women 
veterans. Her volunteer work with the National Council of Negro Women, 
the Indiana Black Expo, as well as her organization Boundless Blessing, 
are a testament to her legacy of service and to her Ghanaian ancestry. 
In 2019, Linda received the Author Academy Award for her best-selling 
book: ``I Still Hear the Drums.'' She continues to celebrate her love 
of community and culture through her church, food pantry, and the 
various civic and social organizations she supports.
  Her kindness, compassion, and selflessness have cultivated a movement 
spreading positive lasting impacts for our community and beyond.
  Especially as we celebrate National Volunteer Month this April, I ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing Linda Lewis-Everett for her 
decades of continued service to Hoosiers and to our Nation.

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