[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE MARTIN SEVERANCE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY 
              OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2014

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Martin Severance 
Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American 
Revolution upon its 100th anniversary.
   The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution 
(NSDAR) is a historic institution, with more than 120 years of service. 
The NSDAR has 177,000 members across the world; they aim to preserve 
history and improve their communities.
   The Martin Severance Chapter of the NSDAR was founded by Mrs. 
Adeline Belle Barry and named in honor of her ancestor Martin 
Severance, a sergeant and veteran of both the Revolutionary War and the 
French and Indian War.
   The Martin Severance Chapter has been a part of the Pasadena 
community since the beginning. Its members supported the Pasadena Red 
Cross during both World Wars and have participated in storied local 
institutions including the Tournament of Roses Parade. The Martin 
Severance Chapter currently supports high school students, homeless 
veterans, local libraries, and teachers. The Chapter has reinstated the 
American History Essay contest, and ``adopted'' the women at Villages 
of Cabrillo, Long Beach, a part of the homeless veterans' community 
Advance program. Additionally, the Chapter annually presents DAR Good 
Citizens Awards and JROTC Medals to local high school students.
   In honor of their centennial, the Chapter is preserving the memory 
of the American Independence and those who fought for freedom. The 
Chapter will award grants to Pasadena Unified School District teachers 
who meet core curriculum standards in Colonial American History. The 
Martin Severance Chapter is also working on a living history project 
that presents female patriots to elementary school children in the 
Pasadena area--chapter members will portray historically significant 
revolution-era women and share their stories, costumes, and legacies 
with students and community organizations.
   I ask all members to join with me in commending the Martin Severance 
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for preserving the 
history of the American Revolution for future generations and for 100 
years of dedicated service to the greater Pasadena community.

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