[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 147 (Monday, December 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     EPSILON CHAPTER OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2000

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor an exceptional 
group of women in my community, the members of the Epsilon Chapter of 
the Delta Kappa Gamma Society.
  Established on May 11, 1929, in Austin, TX, the Delta Kappa Gamma 
Society is an international honorary society of over 150,000 key women 
educators residing throughout the United States and Europe. In South 
Florida, the Epsilon Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society began in 
1938, when women banded together in sisterhood to uphold the role of 
women teachers. I am proud to say that the organization is today 
thriving in South Florida, and I congratulate Marian Krutulis for her 
tireless devotion and hard work while serving as president from 1996-
98.
  This sisterhood of devoted women educators and philanthropists has 
truly been a great asset to many in my community. The women of the 
Epsilon Chapter have achieved this role by striving to advance the 
professional interest and position of women in education, and by 
honoring South Florida's women who have evidenced distinctive service 
in any field of education. The Epsilon Chapter has also provided the 
same shining guidance to our community's schools where these women have 
committed themselves to the support and initiation of desirable 
legislation. Furthermore, through the endowment of scholarship aid to 
outstanding women educators pursuing graduate work, they are taking 
positive steps to invest in our community's future, educational 
excellence.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my fellow colleagues join me in applauding 
these outstanding women who have devoted themselves wholeheartedly. 
Their cause is noble and their dedication has brightened the future of 
many women and students in our community.

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