[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 149 (Tuesday, December 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1766]
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  CELEBRATING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE (DOP)

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                           HON. NIKI TSONGAS

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 9, 2014

  Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 85th anniversary 
of the Daughters of Penelope, one of our nation's preeminent 
international women's organizations.
  Since its founding in 1929, these committed women of Hellenic descent 
and admirers of Greek culture have worked tirelessly to promote the 
ideals of ancient Greece in the fields of education, philanthropy and 
civic duty.
  Today, the Daughters of Penelope and its 250 chapters around the 
world strive to strengthen the status of women in society, help the 
victims of domestic violence both in the United States and in Greece, 
and raise funding for some of today's most important medical research--
among other philanthropic causes.
  In 2009, this body along with our colleagues in the Senate recognized 
the work of the Daughters of Penelope and passed resolutions 
commemorating its many achievements.
  After five more years of exceptional work and dedication, I rise to 
acknowledge these truly outstanding women and their many 
accomplishments.

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