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“RECOGNIZING ROSE STRONG ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E97-E98 on Feb. 2, 2016.
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RECOGNIZING ROSE STRONG ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY
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HON. DAVID G. REICHERT
of washington
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, It is my distinct honor to recognize Ms. Rose Strong on her 70th birthday.
Born in Minden, Louisiana, the 12th of 13 children, Ms. Strong grew up to defy the odds of her time and distinguish herself as an effective leader.
Known as a pioneer among women in the 1970s and 1980s, Ms. Strong was elected as a City Councilwoman of Columbus, Georgia in 1984, making her the first African American woman elected in Muscogee County. She went on to be appointed by President George H.W. Bush as Deputy Director, Intergovernmental Affairs of the U.S. Department of Transportation in 1989.
At the age of 70, Ms. Strong continues her impressive career, currently holding the position of Vice-President and Spokesperson of T.E.C.H. for the World, Inc.
Aside from the contributions Ms. Strong has made in her professional life, she has recently been honored at her local place of worship, The City Church in Seattle, as one of its ``Pillars.''
She is also the proud mother of two children who have followed in their mother's footsteps of serving their community. Rozalyn Strong is a Doctoral Candidate and an educator in the Lake Washington School District. Mack Strong, Jr. is a retired Seattle Seahawk fullback and currently works as the Western States Director of the NFL's Legends Community.
I admire and thank Ms. Strong for her lifetime of leadership and dedication to country and community. I am extremely proud to call her a friend. May she have a happy 70th birthday and enjoy many more to come.
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