[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO LT. GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS IN THE FIRST SESSION IN THE 114TH 
                                CONGRESS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds for being named a 2015 Woman of 
Influence honoree by the award-winning central Iowa publication, the 
Des Moines Business Record.
  Since 2000, the Des Moines Business Record has undertaken an 
exhaustive annual review to identify a group of standout female leaders 
in the Greater Des Moines Area that are making an impact in their 
communities either personally or professionally, forging a path for 
other women to follow. The women given this prestigious award are 
individuals who have selflessly dedicated their time and proven their 
leadership abilities across a variety of professional fields.
  Lt. Governor Reynolds began her political career by serving four 
terms as the Clarke County Treasurer. She was then elected State 
Senator of Iowa's 48th Senate District, where she served until 2010. 
During her time in the Senate, the Republican nominee for Governor, 
Terry Branstad, asked then Senator Kim Reynolds to serve on his ticket 
as the nominee for Lt. Governor. She accepted his request and the rest 
is history.
  Lt. Governor Reynolds has dedicated her life to serving the people of 
Iowa. As Lt. Governor she has leveraged her unique understanding of 
small rural communities and their governments to bring good, high 
paying jobs to the state. Lt. Governor Reynolds has also built strong, 
lasting relationships with some of Iowa's most important global trading 
partners. Her long list of accomplishments is a testament to her hard 
work, dedication and willingness to selflessly serve all Iowans.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to represent leaders like Lt. 
Governor Kim Reynolds in the United States Congress and it is with 
great pride that I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her talents 
to better the State of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the United 
States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating her on 
receiving this esteemed designation, and wishing her the best of luck 
in all her future endeavors.

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