[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 44 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E495]
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                       2001 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2001

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, during the month of March 2001 we celebrate 
Women's National History Month. This year's theme is ``Celebrating 
Women of Courage and Vision.''
  All across this country, Americans are promoting community, school 
and workplace celebrations honoring women's accomplishments, 
contributions, courage and vision.
  In the Nation's Capital, the District of Columbia Commission for 
Women will participate in the national observance of Women's History 
Month to recognize the courage and vision exhibited by women of the 
District of Columbia.
  Mr. Speaker, women of every race, creed, color and economic 
background have contributed to the growth and strength of our 
community. For more than three decades, programs of the District of 
Columbia Commission for Women have provided all our citizens with 
opportunities to bring attention to the creative, civic and 
professional accomplishments of women.
  This year as part of its Women's History Month observance, the 
District of Columbia Commission for Women will establish a scholarship 
at the University of the District of Columbia to support women in 
pursuit of their academic and career endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all our colleagues to join with me in 
commending the District of Columbia Commission for Women and its 
members for their dedication, courage and vision.

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