[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 121 (Tuesday, October 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1652]
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    HONORING THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN 
                    ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 3, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the Humboldt County, California Branch of the American 
Association of University Women (AAUW).
  The AAUW's mission is to promote equity, lifelong education, and 
positive change for all women. This vision has made a significant 
impact on the lives of Humboldt County women.
  The American Association of University Women is committed to 
promoting diversity, undertaking research, and providing scholarships, 
grants and awards. This admirable association takes action on behalf of 
women in the educational system. For America to prosper we must be sure 
to foster a learning environment that is accessible to young women and 
the American Association of University Women has always served as an 
advocate in this cause. The AAUW is one of the largest private sources 
of educational grants for women.
  During the past 50 years the Humboldt chapter of the AAUW has 
benefited the community in countless ways. Thanks to community action 
projects, fundraising and special activities--including an educational 
foundation, cross cultural exchange, and book and food drives--the 
Humboldt Branch has provided service as well as a forum for policy 
discussion and community building.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we acknowledge the 
outstanding efforts of the Humboldt County, California Branch of the 
American Association of University Women.

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