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was mentioned in RECOGNIZING FEMALE LEADERS WHO SHE LEADS AMERICA IS HONORING AS CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF DISTINCTION..... on page E1017 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Sept. 30 in the Congressional Record.

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RECOGNIZING FEMALE LEADERS WHO SHE LEADS AMERICA IS HONORING AS

CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

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HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

of michigan

in the house of representatives

Friday, September 30, 2022

Mrs. McCLAIN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and highlight the work of some extraordinary female leaders in our country who are being honored by She Leads America as ``Christian Women of Distinction.''

For my constituents back in Michigan, I try and lead by example through my faith and commitment to public service. But many times, people don't look to Washington for their role models. Fortunately, it does not take long to find others guided by their strong moral compass, faith, and commitment to selfless public service. Today, I honor some of these women, who through their tireless dedication, have shattered glass ceilings and touched the lives of countless individuals around the world. For my part, I remain committed to defending religious freedom here in Congress to ensure each of these women, and all of my constituents, never have to compromise their religious beliefs in order to conform to whatever the trending culture is at the moment.

One of these women, Kathleen Cooke, is a leading figure in the entertainment industry, who along with her husband Phil, co-founded the Cooke Media Group where she oversees casting and creative development. They also founded the Influence Lab, a nonprofit that internationally mentors leaders on the use of media. Among her other endeavors, Kathleen is an actress and member of the Screen Actors Guild, adjunct professor at Biola University, founder of the Christian Women in Media Association's Hollywood chapter, and national advisory board member for the Salvation Army.

Madam Speaker, I hope these women, such as Kathleen, know full well the impact they have had on countless lives. These women are trailblazers, and the example they have set will be followed by people of my district, and many other Americans, for years to come. I thank each of them for their passion and commitment. This honor is well-

deserved.

SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(2)

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