[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DR. DOROTHY SIMPSON-TAYLOR

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2024

  Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to present Dr. Dorothy ``Doty'' 
Simpson-Taylor, founder of the Sister Soldier Network, with the Sheila 
Corcoran Hoosier Hero Award for her service to country and community. 
Inspired by its namesake, this award was created to highlight exemplary 
Hoosier women veterans whose service to their community and nation is 
unparalleled.
  Well-known throughout the Indianapolis and surrounding communities, 
Doty's service began in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and 
has continued over the span of five decades as a former American Legion 
Indiana District 11 Women Veterans Representative and Commander of 
AMVETS Post 99 in Indianapolis. A retired psychologist and former 
faculty member and administrator at multiple universities, Doty uses 
her unique blend of skills to give back to the community.
  Doty is guided by her belief that ``everybody ought to provide some 
service to the community of humanity.'' With this in mind, she has 
always been an outspoken trailblazer for the Black community. In 2010, 
Doty founded the Sister Soldier Network, a veteran organization that 
helps women transition from the military back into society. Combining 
her passion to uplift others with tangible actions, the Sister Soldier 
Network sheds a well-deserved light on women veterans, while also 
serving as a resource to help guide her peers in topics such as 
homelessness, discrimination, and community involvement.
  In 2019, Doty was presented the Jefferson Award in recognition of her 
community service. In 2022, she was inducted into the Indiana Military 
Hall of Fame. She also received the Congressional Black Caucus Award 
for leadership in veteran issues with the Congressional Black Caucus 
Brain Trust and is a member of the Cedar Valley Coalition of Black 
Veterans.
  Doty's commitment to service has led her to be an impactful leader, 
mentor, and wise counsel. She has created a legacy of compassion, care, 
and healing for her fellow veterans and has served as a voice of her 
peers in the military and veteran communities.
  Doty continues to uplift the incredible women veterans around her, 
and it brings me great joy to commemorate and uplift her in the same 
manner. As we celebrate National Military Appreciation Month, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Dorothy ``Doty'' Simpson-Taylor. 
We celebrate her legacy of outstanding accomplishments and advocacy.

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