[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 140 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
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           THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2014

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Daughters of 
Penelope, who for 85 years have been working to improve the status and 
well-being of women and their families in this country and around the 
world.
  By promoting the ideals of ancient Greece including civic engagement 
and good citizenship through community service and philanthropy, the 
Daughters of Penelope have helped to raise awareness for a number of 
civic and humanitarian causes.
  From its financial support for breast cancer research to its 
assistance to victims and communities affected by natural disasters to 
its work in support of affordable and dignified housing for this 
nation's senior citizens, the members of the Daughters of Penelope have 
answered the call of those in need for more than a half century.
  So it is with great appreciation that I rise to recognize the work 
and members of the Daughters of Penelope for their commitment to 
volunteerism, for their charity and for all they have done over these 
many years to advance the standing of women around the world.

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