[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALPHA XI OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA 
               KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., DALLAS, TEXAS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2014

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the 85th Anniversary of the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of the 
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated--the first Greek letter 
sorority for African-American women. The Alpha Xi Omega Chapter was 
established in Dallas, Texas on June 6, 1929. Since its inception, its 
members have provided outstanding community service throughout the City 
of Dallas. They have displayed a constant commitment to serving those 
in need through varied volunteer activities--from tutoring children, 
raising money to fight cancer, increasing awareness to combat AIDS, 
supporting research for sickle cell anemia to feeding the hungry.
  Through programs of service, they encourage young men and women to 
develop high standards of character and excellence in education. They 
support a myriad of other programs, including: health and social 
services for women and children and the development of art, cultural 
and educational groups. They understand the great price of liberty--the 
duty of each of us to give back freely. They understand that by 
investing their time, energy and talent, they strengthen the very fiber 
of our Nation.
  While my colleagues and I draft education reform legislations, we 
cannot be on the ground in every community: staffing after-school 
programs, coordinating back-to-school supply drives or organizing 
domestic violence seminars. Our success as a nation is, in no small 
part, due to the leadership and passion of citizens who are helping 
people lead healthier and more purposeful lives--those who focus on 
student achievement to foster innovation and creativity. The Alpha Xi 
Omega Chapter has improved the social stature of Dallas' youth by 
cultivating and encouraging high scholastic and ethical standards. 
Because of their work, the next generation of leaders is energized to 
innovate and move the country forward.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been a Member of this organization for more than 
40 years, and I can say with great pride that the City of Dallas is a 
better place because of the dedicated and selfless service of the 
distinguished women of The Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa 
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Their unparalleled and unprecedented 
community involvement will impact the Dallas community for years to 
come. They epitomize the power of an engaged citizenry and reflect our 
nation's great tradition of service. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing their service today in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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