[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 96 (Friday, July 17, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H5742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATION OF 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST WOMEN'S RIGHTS CONVENTION

  (Ms. DUNN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 150th 
anniversary of an event that dramatically changed the course of history 
and led to the fundamental right of a woman to elect the people who 
represent them in this very Chamber, the first Women's Rights 
Convention.
  This celebration gives us the opportunity to recognize outstanding 
achievements of women who have contributed to the development and the 
strength of our Nation. Because of the leadership, the tireless efforts 
and the perseverance of our foremothers, women today are able to soar 
to greater heights each and every day.
  While this is a time to celebrate and express our gratitude to those 
who came before us, it is also a time to reflect and remind ourselves 
that each one of us has an enormous responsibility not only to the 
women of tomorrow but to every single woman who helped pave the way for 
the rights, the freedom and the boundless opportunities we all now 
cherish.
  As we honor women leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia 
Mott and Susan B. Anthony, let their work serve as an inspiration to 
women, young and old, across this great land that we can make a 
powerful difference when we truly believe in a cause and in ourselves.

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