[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22935]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING CAROLINE ROSE HUNT, RECIPIENT OF THE 2008 VIRGINIA 
                    CHANDLER DYKES LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Caroline 
Rose Hunt on receiving the annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership 
Award.
  The Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award is presented to Dallas 
residents who demonstrate a commitment to developing a strong 
community. The Award is a testament to care, commitment, and leadership 
given by Hunt to cultural and charitable organizations.
  Ms. Hunt is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, humanitarian, and 
grandmother of nineteen. She is a vice-chair and co-founder of the 
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation where she was nationally 
recognized by the Tocqueville Society. Ms. Hunt is also the cochair of 
the Ralph Rogers Society of KERA television and chairwoman of the 
Crescent Club Board. Ms. Hunt has been honored with the Award for 
Excellence from the Dallas Historical Society, and named ``One of 50 
Most Powerful Women in the U.S.A.'' by Ladies Home Journal.
  Ms. Hunt is a graduate of the University of Texas, and was named a 
Distinguished Alumnus in 2006. She has served as a trustee of Mary 
Baldwin College, where she began her academic career. Ms. Hunt was 
named the first woman deacon of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 
where she also chaired the Early Childhood Division.
  Madam Speaker, today it is my honor to recognize the achievements of 
Ms. Caroline Rose Hunt. She has demonstrated a level of commitment and 
accomplishment that is truly extraordinary, and deserves our sincere 
appreciation and respect. It is a privilege to represent Mrs. Hunt in 
the 26th District of Texas. I look forward to observing the positive 
impact she will continue to have on our communities.

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