CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECT OF THE AKRON AREA

CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECT OF THE AKRON AREA

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2454-H2455] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECT OF THE AKRON AREA (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Women's History Project Woman of the Year Awards as Ohio's 13th Congressional Districts' Champion of the Week. This month, the Women's History Project committee will honor eight women from Summit County for their contributions to the community, aligning with the 2026 theme of Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. One of these inspiring women is Khatonia Ford, a constituent advocate [[Page H2455]] in my Akron office. She is receiving the Woman to Watch award, which is given to a woman under the age of 30 who has already shown potential for making lasting contributions to her community, State, or country. Trust me, Mr. Speaker, she is more than deserving. Our award recipients include: Sarah Abood, who will receive the Initiative Award; Laura Davis, who will receive the Perseverance Award; Lillie Jackson, who will receive the Pioneer Award; Lois Matney, who will receive the Inspiration Award; Miriam Ray, who will receive the Imagination Award; Kathy Ress, who will receive the Faith Award; and Jane Startzman, who will receive the Creativity Award. I thank these phenomenal women for leading the way and for providing such an impressive example. It is everyday citizens doing remarkable things who help make our community the birthplace of champions. Recipients of the 2026 Women's History Project Woman of the Year Awards are certainly champions in their own right and have made Summit County and Ohio's 13th Congressional District proud. ____________________