[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BOB FRANKS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 1995
  Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate 
the League of Women Voters on their 75th anniversary. Formed 6 months 
prior to their hardest-won victory, the ratification of the 19th 
amendment in 1920, this nonpartisan organization's mission has not 
changed since its founding: to build citizen participation in the 
democratic process.
  With the enfranchisement of women, the league has since grown to 
become an indispensable fixture on the American political landscape. On 
a grassroots level, the league preserves democracy every day by 
registering voters, sponsoring candidate debates, and educating 
citizens on the issues of the day.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the league on their diamond anniversary, and I 
wish them continued success for the next 75 years.


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