[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 1995
  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the League of 
Women Voters on their 75th anniversary.
  The League of Women Voters has been a stalwart and steadfast defender 
of democracy in this country since 1920. Their activism has been and 
continues to be an example to all citizens.
  In my district, the League is an undeviating participant in the 
electoral process. It encourages the informed and active participation 
of Western Pennsylvanians in their government, works to increase public 
understanding of major policy issues and influences public policy 
through education and advocacy.
  The League emerged from the struggles of the women's suffrage 
movement and continued to fight on a variety of issues from child labor 
laws to environmental concerns. Its members, both men and women, work 
on problems at the State and local level as well.
  I commend the League of Women Voters on three-quarters of a century 
of good work. I hope to participate when they reach their 100th 
anniversary.


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