[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E680]
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   IN HONOR OF THE VALLEY FORGE ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA 
 SORORITY, INC. AND THE 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PATRIOTS OF AFRICAN 
                            DESCENT MONUMENT

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2013

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Valley Forge Alumnae 
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the 20-year anniversary 
of the Patriots of African Descent Monument.
   One hundred years ago, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority started with 
22 women at Howard University. Since then, it has grown to more than 
300,000 members in 1,000 chapters worldwide. Today, more than one 
hundred dedicated alumna from the Valley Forge chapter live in and 
serve the greater Philadelphia area.
   On May 18, 2013, the women of the Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter will 
pay tribute to the Patriots of African Descent with a wreath laying 
ceremony commemorating its 20th Anniversary. The Patriots of African 
Descent Monument, sponsored by the Valley Forge Alumnae chapter in 
1993, pays tribute to the service and sacrifice African-American 
soldiers of the Continental Army provided to our young nation during 
the Valley Forge Encampment of 1777-1778 and throughout the 
Revolutionary War.
   Mr. Speaker, I commend the Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter of Delta 
Sigma Theta Sorority for its continued efforts to honor African-
American patriots who have served this country bravely and honorably.

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