[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E481]
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     RECOGNITION OF THE COLUMBUS CHAPTER OF THE MOLES ON ITS 50TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MARY JO KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Columbus Chapter 
of the MOLES on its 50th Anniversary. The MOLES, an acronym for 
Maturity, Optimism, Loyalty, Enthusiasm, and Sparkle, is a social 
organization consisting of nearly 1,000 women in 30 chapters across the 
United States.
  The MOLES was chartered in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1950. Although the 
original purpose of the group was to foster fun, pleasure and 
fellowship, the members soon realized that some in their respective 
communities needed a helping hand. Chapters across the country have 
contributed to the health and physical needs of the less fortunate, 
provided scholarships, assisted the aged, blind and underprivileged, 
and encouraged racial equality in their communities. In 1960, fourteen 
women dedicated to the ideals and goals of the MOLES organization 
formed the Columbus Chapter. This sisterhood of joyful and 
compassionate women has remained a steadfast component in Franklin 
County.
  On February 27, 2010, the Columbus Chapter of the MOLES celebrated 
its 50th year of fellowship and service to others. In attendance that 
night was Eleanor DeLoache, one of the original members of the Columbus 
chapter. The Columbus MOLES has been an exemplary social and service 
organization for 50 years, and I am proud to offer them my 
congratulations and wish them the best of luck in their future 
endeavors.

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