[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         ZONTA CLUB OF OAK PARK CELEBRATES ITS 65TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 1999

  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Zonta Club 
of Oak Park, Illinois. The Zonta Club of Oak Park was organized in 
February 1934 and was chartered on May 26 that same year. It is the 
127th chapter of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization 
of executives in business and the workforce that began in 1919 to 
advance the status of American women. The Zonta Club of Oak Park will 
be celebrating its 65th anniversary on May 26, 1999.
  The Zonta Club of Oak Park has contributed time and money and has 
worked tirelessly for women's rights since it was organized. Throughout 
its history, the Zonta Club of Oak Park has supported many local 
organizations, such as the alliance for the Mentally Ill, Cook County 
Hospital, Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County and the 
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. The Club also gives financial 
support to international service projects selected by Zonta 
International through the United Nations and has directly affected the 
fate of more than 700,000 women and girls through projects in countries 
such as Argentina, Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Jordan and Zimbabwe.
  The Zonta Club of Oak Park has a strong dedication to women's higher 
education and has supported literacy projects. The Club supports the 
Young Women in Pubic Affairs scholarship program by recognizing and 
awarding scholarships to local high school seniors to encourage young 
women to enter careers or seek leadership positions in social 
policymaking, government and volunteer organizations. The Club also 
gives financial support to the Amelia Earhart fellowship award program, 
which was founded in 1938 to support women pursuing graduate degrees in 
aerospace-related sciences and engineering. The program has supported 
more than 500 women from forty-eight countries in more than 800 
fellowships.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the work of the Zonta Club of Oak Park and 
their efforts to promote literacy, fight domestic violence and 
encourage students to participate in international service projects. I 
am pleased to congratulate them on their 65th anniversary.

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