[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 146 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1782]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 
          CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is an honor for me to rise 
today to recognize the 15th anniversary of the Pensacola Chapter of the 
National Coalition of 100 Black Women. The NCBW of Pensacola is 
involved intimately in a wide variety of social, religious, economic, 
and political facets of northwest Florida, and I am proud to recognize 
its 15 years of service to the Pensacola community.
  The National Coalition of 100 Black Women is a service and advocacy 
organization that supports women of color who want to work towards 
solutions on issues of concern to African-American women and youth. 
Started in 1971 by a small group of dedicated women from New York, the 
National Coalition of 100 Black Women quickly grew to over 900 members 
and organized as a broad national service group in 1981.
  The National Coalition installed the Pensacola Chapter on October 1, 
1993 with 38 local women as its founding members. The chapter's mission 
is to empower African-American women and youth through programs that 
meet their diverse needs. These programs are targeted to support black 
women at key stages in life and include important activities such as 
youth mentorship and community service.
  Recent examples of the Pensacola Chapter role in the community 
include its Annual Hat Show and Luncheon to raise money for college 
scholarships targeted to African-American high school seniors. This 
event features a fashion show of fancy and unique hats and attracts 
over 500 people each year. Over the past six years, the Hat Show has 
raised over $50,000 for scholarships and has helped close to 100 
students launch their college careers. Another key NCBW activity is its 
Adopt-A-School and Mentoring Program. Each coalition member is paired 
with a student from a particular school and provides advice and 
guidance to that student throughout the year.
  For 15 years, the Pensacola Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 
Black Women has provided vital service to the people of northwest 
Florida. Their devotion to empowering African-American women is a true 
testament to the ability of our citizens to work together in order to 
better our lives and our country.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize the Pensacola Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black 
Women for its 15 years of dedicated service to its community.

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