[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13712]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   DALLAS' CHAPTER OF TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION INC. CELEBRATES 45TH 
                          SAPPHIRE ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, on June 12, 2010 
the Dallas Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, TLOD, recognized their 
45 years of outstanding service in the greater Dallas community. 
Founded in the Lone Star State of Texas, the mission of the 
organization is to enhance and enrich lives of youth and adults through 
national and community based programs and projects. The organization is 
comprised of 4,600 members spread among 104 chapters across the Nation, 
with each chapter respectively sponsoring Top Teens of America.
  Top Ladies of Distinction collaborate with various organizations to 
help build a better community and increase awareness. To illustrate, 
some organizations include: Ronald McDonald Houses; National 
Alzheimer's Awareness; HIV/AIDS Awareness; Top Ladies of Distinction 
Literacy Program; and Sickle Cell Research.
  At the anniversary celebration the women were graced with the 
presence of Mrs. Jackie Pope, Top Ladies of Distinction's National 
president, along with Ms. Bobbie Moorehead, Top Ladies of Distinction's 
fifth past National president. Also joined in the celebration was Ms. 
Sharon Beard, the current National recording secretary.
  Top Ladies of Distinction 2010 honorees for 30 to 46 years of service 
included: Mrs. Nita Moorehead; Mrs. Opel Jones; and Mrs. Elinor 
Jackson.
  Top Ladies of Distinction 2010 honorees for 25 to 29 years of service 
included: Mrs. Dorothy Lee; Mrs. Orvee Seward and Mrs. Harriet Tripp.
  Top Ladies of Distinction 2010 honorees for 20 to 24 years of service 
included: Mrs. Pauline Dixon, Ms. Hertha Echols, Mrs. Orethann Price, 
Mrs. Martha Smith, and Mrs. Harnell Williams.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate Top Ladies of Distinction on this 
memorable moment in the history of their organization. These Ladies 
represent resourceful woman power; all of whom work for the betterment 
to serve others.

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