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“WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H1094-H1095 on March 2, 2016.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
(Mr. TED LIEU of California asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge and celebrate the month of March as Women's History Month. During this month, we recognize the many successes of women all across America and our Nation's history.
I am proud to represent California's 33rd Congressional District, home to many female trailblazers such as Barbra Streisand who, in addition to her many accomplishments in the entertainment industry and her philanthropic contributions, is the first female director to receive Kennedy Center Honors and recently received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor.
We also have Sherry Lansing, who was the first woman to head a major Hollywood studio, the first female studio chief to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the first woman to be named Pioneer of the Year by the Foundation of Motion Picture Pioneers.
Then we have Michelle Kwan, who was born in my hometown of Torrance, an alumnus of UCLA, who is not only a 5-time world championship ice skater with two Olympic medals, but also serves as senior adviser to the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, among many other roles.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, let us continue to work to create equal opportunities for future generations of women.
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