[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 33 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E297]
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        HONORING THE ARLINGTON CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, for 45 years the Arlington Chapter of the 
Links Incorporated has been serving women, children and youth in the 
Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia communities.
   Collectively, the chapter has been able to:
   Award over $100,000 in scholarships to high school and college 
students;
   Reach hundreds of students and parents at multi-cultural events to 
honor/celebrate their rich heritage;
   Support student-run TV broadcasting and offer mentoring and 
character building workshops;
   Support educational, health and sustainable food sources to 
international developing countries; and
  Conduct awareness training to hundreds of community residents on 
obesity, diabetes, and the number one killer of women . . . heart 
disease.
   I would like to commend the Arlington Links for providing resources 
to deliver sustainable and impactful programs, and for promoting civic, 
educational and cultural activities that instill excellence and improve 
the quality of life to thousands in the Northern Virginia community.

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