[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 145 (Tuesday, December 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE ZONTA CLUB OF THE TONAWANDAS

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 2, 2014

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Zonta Club of 
the Tonawandas as the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas honors the 
club for their outstanding community service at their 2014 Awards 
Dinner.
   The Zonta Club of the Tonawandas was formed on April 15th, 1931, by 
founding officers Mrs. Helen Annis, Miss Althea Wilson, Miss Emma 
Barnard, Mrs. Lillian Dickson, Mrs. Benjamin Rand. Their Charter 
Members were Pauline VanVorhees, Marian Strum, Margaret McNerney, 
Catherine Rowley Lautz, Clara Collins, Grace Eaton, Rena Hilton, and 
Edna Sutton.
   The mission of the Zonta Club is a worldwide network of executives 
and professionals working together to advance the status of women 
worldwide through service and advocacy.
   The Zonta Club of the Tonawandas focuses on scholarship awards to 
college bound students and providing financial assistance to local 
outreach organizations. Annual scholarships have been awarded to 
Tonawanda and North Tonawanda High School graduates. Local aid 
organizations that have benefitted from the generosity of the Zonta 
Club include Inner Faith Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army 
and YWCA Carrel House.
   In partnership with the YWCA of the Tonawandas, the Zonta Club has 
developed ZAP, a computer education and training program for women. ZAP 
teaches basic keyboarding, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel skills, 
which helps participants build independence and self-worth.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to recognize 
the Zonta Club of the Tonawandas for their excellent community service 
work. I wish them the best in all their future endeavors and commend 
their honorable mission.

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