Oct 25, 1999
I rise to recognize the work and exceptional contributions of the late Dietra Leake Ford to the small business community and the entire Federal Government.
Barbara Lee
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Barbara Jean Lee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 12th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for her progressive stance on various issues, including gun control, healthcare, and social justice. Lee has been a prominent voice in Congress, advocating for policies that address inequality and promote peace.
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Oct 25, 1999
Ms. Ford was a valuable leader in the advocacy of small, minority, and women-owned businesses; she accomplished much in her position as Associate Administrator for Enterprise Development at the General Services Administration.
Oct 25, 1999
Under her leadership, the Office of enterprise Development won the 1997 North Star Award for excellence and leadership in economic development programs that serve women business owners.
Oct 25, 1999
Ms. Ford was a highly esteemed leader and advocate for small business, not only at the General Services Administration, but also nationwide throughout the federal government and private sector.
Oct 25, 1999
Dietra Ford has left to the small business community, GSA, and the Federal Government at large an impressive legacy of innovative programs and creative initiatives.
Sep 15, 1999
I rise before you today to speak in favor of equal employment opportunities for our veterans.
Jul 26, 1999
I wish to extend to the Eastmont Computing Center, its staff, donors and support volunteers sincere best wishes for success as they begin to deliver technology access and employment training services to the citizens of Oakland.
Jul 26, 1999
This multi-million dollar computing center is a project of The Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal (OCCUR), which was established in Oakland, California in 1954 for the purpose of raising the quality of life for all of Oakland's…
Jul 26, 1999
The Eastmont Computing Center provides cutting-edge information technology training to youth and other residents of under-served communities.
Jul 26, 1999
The Center provides a broad range of unique skills and employment training programs to youth, senior citizens, and community-based organizations.
Jul 26, 1999
The Center is one of only three California recipients of the highly competitive U.S. Department of Commerce Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program grants.
Jul 26, 1999
I wish to commend the management and staff of the Eastmont Computing Center for their tireless work and for their diligence.
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