[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18631]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          DR. MARGIE BALL-COOK

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2015

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. Margie Ball-Cook 
for receiving the West Chamber's 2015 Celebrate Women Award. This award 
celebrates local women leaders with drive, perseverance and service to 
their community.
  Born in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Ball-Cook has dedicated her life to 
helping others and the health care industry. She graduated as 
valedictorian of her high school class and went on to receive her 
Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Denver. Since then, she 
has helped establish nursing schools in both Colorado and Africa.
  Currently, Dr. Ball-Cook heads the Global Health Commission of the 
National Black Nurses Association and was one of the founding members 
of Colorado Council of Black Nurses (CCBN). She has mentored and 
advised hundreds of students interested in medical and health careers 
toward their career goals, including those with low means who wish to 
pursue a profession in medicine.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Dr. Margie Ball-Cook for 
receiving the 2015 Celebrate Women Award. Thank you for your leadership 
and service to the community.

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