[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work and 
community impact of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Founded in 1920 on the 
campus of Howard University, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the forefront of 
social change since its founding. As advocates of the people, members 
of Zeta from across the world are dedicated to serving their 
communities.
  Specifically, Zetas are committed to:
  Elder Care--Zeta manages a comprehensive program that focuses on 
elder abuse awareness, financial peace, supporting the caregiver and 
volunteering at senior care facilities.
  Stork's Nest--A 40-year-old partnership between Zeta Phi Beta and 
March of Dimes, Stork's Nest is a community-based, prenatal, health 
promotion program for low-income pregnant women.
  Prematurity Awareness Sundays occur every year in the month of 
November. More than 300 churches across the country are sites for 
distributing information on prematurity awareness, causes of 
prematurity and the importance of seeking prenatal care in an effort to 
decrease infant mortality and decrease the number of low birth weight 
babies.
  Adopt-A-School allows members of Zeta Phi Beta to identify low 
performing schools and provide assistance in a number of ways to 
enhance the educational experience, increase test scores and grades.
  Triple Negative Breast Cancer--Breast cancers found in African 
American women are more likely to be triple negative. Zeta chapters 
have begun adding information about triple negative breast cancer to 
existing projects and programs on breast cancer to build awareness and 
support efforts of health care professionals and organizations 
recommending earlier breast health testing.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this opportunity to recognize Zeta 
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as it marks 93 years of dedicated service by 
coming to Capitol Hill, and continuing to advocate for communities 
across the world.

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