[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 27207-27208]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO LOUISE WILLIAMS BISHOP

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2005

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my State 
Representative, Louise Williams Bishop upon her receipt of the 
Outstanding Community Leader award from the Friends of Labor Committee 
of Laborers' Local 332. This amazing woman has simultaneously 
distinguished herself in three separate careers: as a broadcaster, a 
Baptist minister, and a State Representative. It defies the imagination 
even further to realize that she achieved all of this while raising 
four children.
  Within a few years of graduating from high school, Louise Bishop was 
named the 'Youngest Voice in Radio,' earned a degree from the American 
Foundation of Dramatic Arts, and later was awarded both an Honorary 
Doctorate of Humanities from Monrovia College and an Honorary Doctorate 
of Law from Eastern University. From the success of her own career, 
Louise has nurtured the careers of world-famous recording artists, 
including stars such as Aretha Franklin.
  Called to the ministry early in life, Louise was ordained as a 
Baptist minister in 1978. A similar inspiration to benefit the 
community at large later led her to run for public office, and she was 
elected to the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives in 1988. The 
voting public already knew her for her good works as

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a broadcaster and a minister, and has not been disappointed by her 
record in office. In addition to her other roles, she is now a highly 
sought after public speaker, as admiration for her strength, character, 
and accomplishments has spread far and wide.
  Today, Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to 
Louise Bishop upon her receipt of this award that she so richly 
deserves. I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues rise to 
recognize her for her many accomplishments.

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