[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 24, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             NEW ORLEANS' ZULU SOCIAL AID AND PLEASURE CLUB

  (Mr. CAO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CAO. Mr. Speaker, today I continue to honor Black History Month 
by paying tribute to New Orleans' Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. 
The Zulus were founded in 1909 and have been an integral part of the 
social organization of African American communities for 100 years. They 
are a foundation of New Orleans' cultural framework through their 
participation in Mardi Gras and their community service activities.
  The Zulus' Mardi Gras parade is one of the largest attractions for 
the tribal costumes, the singing and dancing, and the famous, ornate 
hand-painted coconuts they distribute to onlookers. In 1949, the King 
of the Zulu parade was none other than New Orleans' own Louis 
Armstrong, one of the greatest contributors to African American history 
and culture.
  In addition, the Zulus have contributed to the fibers and spirit of 
our community through their scholarship funds, Adopt a School programs, 
health fairs, Positive Male Models program, and other activities.
  The Zulus are the ``everyman's club,'' and I am proud to recognize 
them and their contributions to Louisiana's culture and history.

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