[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 139 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

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                            HON. DINA TITUS

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2014

  Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 85th 
Anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope. This fine organization was 
founded on November 16, 1929, in San Francisco, with the mission of 
improving the well-being of Greek women and providing them with 
opportunities to make significant contributions to American society. 
Over the past 85 years, Daughters of Penelope has grown into a leading 
international organization of women of Hellenic descent and 
Philhellenes, recognized and respected worldwide for its scholarship 
programs and public advocacy.
  Today, the Daughters are instrumental in promoting the ideals of 
ancient Greece, with a focus on education, philanthropy, civic 
responsibility, and individual excellence through community service and 
volunteerism. Most recently, through their 250 chapters around the 
globe, they have supported efforts to end domestic violence in the 
United States and Greece by sponsoring domestic violence centers, 
shelters, and hotlines.
  I am proud to work with them on these important issues and look 
forward to continuing our partnership to empower the next generation of 
female Hellenic leaders.

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