[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 58 (Tuesday, May 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE CHI STATE ORGANIZATION OF THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA 
                         SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2011

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Chi State 
Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International as they 
join together to celebrate their 75th year in California. It is a great 
pleasure to recognize the Chi State Organization of the Delta Kappa 
Gamma International Society's dedication to promoting the professional 
and personal growth of women educators, and excellence in education. 
Over 6,000 California members will celebrate this historic milestone at 
their annual convention this year, themed ``Soar on Wings of 
Transformation.'' I ask all of my colleagues to join me in honoring 
their leadership in our community, our state, and throughout the 
country.
  Delta Gamma Society International was founded in 1929 and the Chi 
State Organization was established in 1936. The seven purposes of the 
organization are: to bring women educators of the world together; to 
honor women who are committed to distinctive service in the field of 
education; to advance the professional interest of women in education; 
to initiate, endorse and support legislation and public policy that is 
in the interests of education and of women educators; to endow 
scholarships to aid outstanding women educators; to stimulate the 
personal and professional growth of members; and to inform the members 
of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that 
they may participate effectively in our society.
  Over the last 75 years, the Chi State Organization has funded and 
participated in a number of literacy projects throughout California, 
given scholarships to members and grants to non-members to pursue 
continuing education, and volunteered in classrooms and communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the Chi State 
Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International on their 75th 
anniversary, and their outstanding commitment to California's teachers 
and students, while promoting excellence in education.

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