[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF THE WOMEN'S CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CLUB

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 2011

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Women's 
Civic Improvement Club, WCIC, as they celebrate their 75th anniversary. 
It is my pleasure to recognize the Women's Civic Improvement Club's 
dedication to promoting the professional and personal growth of members 
of the Sacramento region. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
honoring their leadership.
  The Women's Civic Improvement Club began in 1936 as the Negro Women's 
Civic Improvement Club. The Club was created to provide housing for 
African American women that had moved to Sacramento to work at the 
McClellan Air Force Base. At the time, racial segregation and the 
financial devastation of the Great Depression made finding a safe home 
next to impossible for many women. In 1945, the Club's Board of 
Directors signed incorporation papers and the name was changed, making 
it the WCIC that we know of today. Throughout all of the changes our 
nation has faced since 1936, the WCIC has remained strong and relevant 
to those of us in Sacramento.
  Over the course of the last 75 years, the WCIC has evolved into an 
organization that helps people from low-income and disadvantaged 
families. The Club has expanded to include several new programs, 
helping individuals of all ages grow through community involvement. 
Their congregate meal program provides food and recreational activities 
for senior citizens, allows members of the program to get a healthy 
meal, and provides opportunities to socialize and be involved in the 
community. Moreover, the Playmate Head Start Program provides quality 
childcare to its members and has maintained an excellent focus on 
healthy child development.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the Women's Civic 
Improvement Club on their 75th anniversary, and to their outstanding 
commitment to improve our community. I ask my colleagues to join with 
me in congratulating them on their 75 years of success.

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