[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11122]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF GREATER SAINT JOSEPH

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Community Action Partnership of Greater Saint Joseph. This agency is 
active in the St. Joseph community through their work and have been 
chosen to receive the YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Employer of 
Excellence.
  Community Action Partnership has a 45 year history of empowering 
women and opening doors of opportunity, through assistance to young 
mothers in achieving college dreams to providing development 
opportunities to help maintain employment for mothers in need. Many 
staff members began their careers as program participants and have 
become supervisors and leaders in the organization, all expressing a 
passion for their work and the agency. With benefits that include 
flexible hours, work-from-home options, healthcare for both full and 
part-time employees, and time allotted each week to attend classes, 
this agency is building a brighter future for 145 individuals and their 
families. This employer is empowering its staff by encouraging 
involvement in community organizations, local boards, and leadership 
programs at the local, state and national level.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Community 
Action Partnership of Greater Saint Joseph. Their empowerment and 
dedication to their employees has impacted countless individuals in and 
beyond the Saint Joseph Community. I am honored to represent this 
agency in the United States Congress.

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