[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[EXTE]
[Pages 18595-18596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 HONORING THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION FOR ITS EFFORT TO 
                       ADVANCE WOMEN IN BUSINESS

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2000

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the American 
Business Women's Association for its dedication to promote the 
professional, educational, cultural, and social advancement of business 
women.

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  September 22, 2000 will mark the 51st anniversary of the founding of 
the American Business Women's Association. For over 50 years the 
members of this association have recognized that education and skilled 
training are crucial in today's technological society. These 
enterprising women hold active, responsible positions on all levels of 
business and will play an increasingly powerful role in the American 
workforce.
  The local chapters of the A.B.W.A. have made scholarships available 
to students to further their education and have provided financial 
assistance to students returning to the workforce by enabling them to 
attend college. Through the improvement of individual skills, 
leadership abilities, knowledge of diversified business techniques and 
business relations, these diverse women continue to ensure the future 
advancement of the chapters of the American Business Women's 
Association.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the women of the 
American Business Women's Association for their support and 
contributions to the public and private sectors of our country by 
helping women advance through education.

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