[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING HAZEL HAINSWORTH YOUNG AND THE ALPHA KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 1998

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of honoring 
the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter and Mrs. Hazel Hainsworth Young. This 
Resolution first recognizes the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter on the 
celebration of their 70th birthday. It also recognizes the dedication 
and commitment of Mrs. Hazel Hainsworth to the sorority and to her 
community.
  Throughout its storied history, the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter has 
been an instrument of leadership in many civic, cultural, and 
charitable projects. This chapter has consistently made an effort to 
enhance the quality of life for all Houston residents. In the early 
1930's, it was this chapter which distributed milk to the 
underprivileged children of Houston. This tradition continues in the 
1990's with its devotion to improving academic achievement among 
African-American students. Whatever the need, this chapter has answered 
the call with commitment and leadership.
  Mrs. Hazel Hainsworth Young serves as a vivid reminder of our 
sorority's commitment to wholesome sisterly friendships and of our 
endeavors to serve our community. She has exemplified the true meaning 
of being a sister in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She continues to 
be a source of inspiration, not only for me and for you, but to our 
future members. Who better to look up to for direction and leadership, 
than to one of our founding sisters.
  This birthday celebration allows us to reflect on our past and to 
look to our future. The past is filled with many Alpha Kappa Alpha 
sisters, who like Mrs. Hazel Hainsworth Young, dedicated themselves to 
the improvement of their community. These sisters have set an example 
which future members of this chapter can emulate.
  On this occasion of your 70th year of existence, I want to commend 
the sisters of the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter for their dedication to 
sisterhood and for their efforts to improve the Houston community. I 
also want to thank Mrs. Hazel Hainsworth Young for her leadership and 
service.

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