[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 16681]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          TRIBUTE TO JO KENNEY

 Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I would like to honor in the 
Record Ms. Jo Kenney of Atlanta, GA.
  Jo has continually demonstrated leadership in both her profession of 
real estate and her local community. She serves on the DeKalb 
Association of REALTORS' board of directors and its 
executive, nominating and Pinnacle Award committees. She is also the 
former president of the Women's Council DeKalb chapter. Jo also serves 
on the board of directors for the Decatur Kiwanis Club, is a cofounder 
of the Atlanta Independent Women's Network and regularly serves as a 
mentor to other REALTORS'.
  Jo has received numerous awards throughout her career for her 
efforts. Jo received the 2009 Businesswoman of the Year Award from the 
DeKalb chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS', the 2010 
Member of the Year Award from the Georgia Chapter of the Women's 
Council of REALTORS', the 2013 REALTOR' of the 
Year Award from the DeKalb Association of REALTORS', the 
2013 Five Star Professional Award and the Mary Nelson Spirit Award.
  On November 9, 2013, Jo Kenney will be installed as the 2014 national 
president of the Women's Council of REALTORS', which is an 
affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS' and the 
12th largest women's professional organization in the United States. Jo 
will be the third person from my home State of Georgia to serve as 
president of this national organization. Through Jo's strong 
leadership, dedication and guidance, I know that she will be successful 
in her role as president of the National Women's Council of 
REALTORS', and I wish her the best in her endeavors.

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