[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
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              IN RECOGNITION OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MACON

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2013

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the 
members of the Junior League of Macon for being recognized by the 
Association of Junior Leagues International with the prestigious Fund 
Development Award, which is one of only five awards given each year by 
AJLI. A press conference to announce the award will be held on Tuesday, 
June 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Junior League of Macon Office located 
at 2055 Vineville Avenue in Macon, Georgia.
  The Junior League of Macon is an organization of women who are 
committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women 
and improving the community. It was first established as the Utility 
Club in 1924. In 1937, it was adopted by the Association of Junior 
Leagues of America, Inc. From the first fundraiser in 1924, which 
raised $492.35, to the record-breaking 2003-2004 League year, which 
netted over $133,000, the Junior League of Macon has been a driving 
force in advancing the community. The Junior League of Macon celebrated 
its 75th anniversary last year and currently boasts over 700 members.
  The Junior League of Macon has made a tremendous impact on improving 
literacy and school readiness in the Middle Georgia area since making 
the decision in 2009 to focus its mission on these particular issues. 
The organization's members and trained volunteers have been committed 
to preparing young minds for a quality education through participating 
in school partnerships, fundraising, advocacy, and hands-on projects. 
During the 2011-2012 League year, the organization donated more than 
2,500 books, served 1,400 children and volunteered 5,320 hours, which 
is the equivalent of $106,400.
  This year, the Junior League of Macon received international 
recognition for earning the Fund Development Award from the Association 
of Junior Leagues International, which represents 293 junior league 
organizations around the world. This unique honor was awarded to JLM 
for successfully alleviating economic challenges by developing an 
effective strategy for fund development that significantly diversified 
JLM's funding base. As one of only five awards given by AJLI each year, 
the Fund Development Award is a great honor for the Junior League of 
Macon and a tribute to their hard work and commitment to the well-being 
and advancement of the Middle Georgia community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the 
Junior League of Macon for being honored with the Fund Development 
Award from the Association of Junior Leagues International. This award 
is well-deserved and I applaud their exceptional efforts to serve and 
improve the community by promoting literacy and school readiness in the 
Middle Georgia area.

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