[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2123]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S 
                               FOUNDATION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a unique and valuable 
organization that for the past 50 years has been partnering with 
employers to build successful workplaces and empowering workingwomen to 
achieve their full potential. The Business and Professional Women's 
Foundation will be celebrating its 50th anniversary all year long 
starting on its incorporation date, February 27, 2006. I ask all of my 
colleagues to join me in saluting the Business and Professional Women's 
Foundation's record of helping workingwomen and their families in the 
areas of research, education, knowledge and policy.
  Established in 1956, the BPW Foundation is a nonprofit research, and 
educational institution governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. As a 
national convener, the foundation has influenced, informed, and 
educated presidents, Members of Congress, state officials, 
policymakers, women of influence--making research and educational 
resources available that accurately portray the challenges and 
important role of workingwomen.
  This year, the Business and Professional Women's Foundation will 
actively engage workingwomen and employers in dynamic discussions, 
innovative research projects, and exciting educational opportunities. 
These activities will empower workingwomen and help build successful 
workplaces. Even as the BPW Foundation embraces its 50-year history as 
a research and education institution, it is setting the stage for a 
whole new phase of growth and engagement.
  The 50th anniversary celebration will highlight the history of the 
BPW Foundation and its many milestones in the areas of research, 
education, knowledge and policy. The BPW Foundation has made its mark 
over the past 50 years, making a tangible difference in the lives of 
American workingwomen and their families. To date, $6 million in 
scholarships, grants, and loans have been awarded to more than 8,000 
women and valuable research has been published that assists employers 
to improve work environments and workingwomen to pursue career 
advancement.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to pay tribute to the Business and 
Professional Women's Foundation. As the first foundation to conduct 
research about workingwomen, their 5 decades of commitment to 
workingwomen has made an incredible difference in women's lives. I am 
confident that they will ``Light the Way'' for future generations of 
workingwomen. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in thanking the BPW 
Foundation for their contribution to our country.

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