[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 3 (Thursday, January 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E30-E31]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO COLUMBIA CHAPTER OF MOLES

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 8, 2015

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratulations to 
the Columbia Chapter of Moles as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. 
The Moles is a national organization of professional women that strives 
to promote the civic and social welfare of its members. The Columbia 
Moles was sponsored for membership in the national body by the 
Charlotte, North Carolina Chapter and was chartered on January 16, 1965 
as the 19th of what are currently 30 chapters.
  Incorporated in 1950, The Moles seeks to distinguish itself from 
similar social and civic organizations by supporting its national and 
local projects without public solicitation or fundraising. The Moles' 
30 chapters are located in 16 states and the District of Columbia. Each 
chapter meets monthly, and a National Conclave is held annually.
  As energetic, talented, and productive women who meet regularly to 
engage in organized social activities and sisterly exchanges of ideas, 
they have demonstrated great vision and leadership for five decades. 
However, the true foundation of The Moles' success is its enduring 
sisterhood which has been indelibly forged in mutual love and respect.
  Their motto, ``enjoy yourself, it's later than you think,'' reflects 
the primary purposes of The Moles: to individually and collectively 
enhance the social graces while pursuing educational opportunities and 
to enhance the civic welfare of its members.
  Since 1965, The Columbia Chapter has fulfilled these purposes through 
its elegant social events for members and guests, including fellowship-
filled monthly meetings and its renowned Labor Day Weekend retreats. 
The chapter also honors historic community leaders through the 
presentation of national Moles Resolutions and local recognition. The 
Columbia Chapter also makes annual contributions to numerous charitable 
and service organizations as part of the National Conclave.
  The Moles currently sponsors two four-year scholarships to deserving 
students who are

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competitively selected. The first scholarship was established in 1968 
following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is 
appropriately named the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship. In 2007, a 
second four-year scholarship was established and named The Moles 
Scholarship. It is a great honor that the Columbia Chapter's 2013 
nominee, Mr. Lindsey Hallingquest, received the Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Scholarship. Lindsey, a Columbia, South Carolina native, is currently a 
sophomore at Duke University.
  I am particular enamored with their creed, which was authored by Mole 
Madeline T. Peters: ``There is a destiny that makes us sisters, None 
goes her way alone; all that we send into the lives of others, comes 
back into our own. Care not what our temples or our creeds; one thing 
holds firm and fast, that in our fateful heap of days and deeds, the 
soul of man is cast.''
  Mr. Speaker, The Moles have enriched the lives of many and continue 
to make outstanding contributions to our society in a wide range of 
fields. I ask that you and my colleagues join me in congratulating them 
on this major milestone.

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