[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1640]
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                     BERGEN 350TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 85th Anniversary 
of the founding of the Daughters of Penelope, the leading international 
women's organization dedicated to promoting the ideals of ancient 
Greece. Founded, November 16th 1929 in San Francisco, California the 
Daughters of Penelope was established to improve the wellbeing of women 
through community service and volunteerism. Especially, I would like to 
honor the Daughters of Penelope District 5 who represent chapters in 
New Jersey for their tireless efforts to improve the lives of women 
across our great state.
  Nationally, one example of the great work done by the Daughters of 
Penelope can be found in the Penelope House, a shelter for battered 
women in Mobile, Alabama. The Penelope House focuses on the prevention 
of domestic violence through education and public awareness. The 
Penelope House helps victims of intimate partner violence to gain 
social and economic independence through shelter, counseling, and 
advocacy.
  Clearly, the Daughters of Penelope deserves our recognition and 
support as they continue to expand the opportunities, status and well-
being of women and their families around the globe. Congratulations to 
the Daughters of Penelope on reaching such a milestone and I look 
forward to continuing to see the charitable efforts of such a dedicated 
group of people.

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