[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E534]
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               DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, the important work of the District of 
Columbia Commission for Women is worthy of particular attention during 
this month, Women's History Month. The District of Columbia Commission 
for Women has ably served the people of the District for the past 30 
years. The commission's mandate is to identify issues and problems 
specifically affecting women in the Nation's Capital and to recommend 
solutions to the Mayor. The commission achieved permanent status in 
1978 when it was adopted by the city council.
  As cochair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, I applaud 
the exceptional work the District of Columbia Commission for Women does 
on behalf of the women of the District. The commission is a valuable 
resource and clearinghouse for women's concerns. Remarkably, the 
commission operates solely on a volunteer basis, with a small staff and 
no budget. Nonetheless, the commission carries out the responsibilities 
of both city and State as the District's representative to the National 
Association of Commissions for Women.
  Recent accomplishments credited to the District of Columbia 
Commission for Women include establishing the District of Columbia 
Women's Hall of Fame, creating the Sewall-Belmont House exhibit on 
African-American Suffragettes and publishing self-help guides for 
District women. For these reasons and others, I commend the District of 
Columbia Commission for Women for its outstanding contribution to the 
women of the District.

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