[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA'S TWENTY PEARLS OF WISDOM

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2015

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
group of women who have shown what can be done through hard work, 
dedication and a desire to serve their community, Alpha Kappa Alpha's 
Twenty Pearls of Wisdom. The Alpha Kappa Alpha's Twenty Pearls of 
Wisdom has served the Yazoo County community and the State of 
Mississippi through informational meetings, social and civic 
engagement.
  On October 26, 2013, Alpha Kappa Alpha's Twenty Pearls of Wisdom were 
approved as an official interest group under the leadership of the 24th 
Regional Director, Adrienne P.K. Washington. Under the leadership of 
the current Regional Director, Mary Conner, Alpha Kappa Alpha's Twenty 
Pearls of Wisdom chartering ceremony is slated for May 16, 2015. It is 
during this ceremony that they will learn of their Chapter's name.
  Launching new dimensions of service throughout Yazoo County and its 
surrounding area, Mississippi's newest chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
shall continue steadfastly in its aim to be of service to all mankind 
as they strive by culture and merit. Energizing Yazoo County and its 
surrounding areas with C4 power, enabling members to connect, 
communicate, collaborate, and celebrate.
  Alpha Kappa Alpha's Twenty Pearls of Wisdom members actively 
participate in Yazoo and surrounding communities through annual: MLK 
Day of Service; Voter Registration Blitz; HIV/AIDs Abstinence Workshop; 
Lean & Serve Curb Appeal; Scholarship Award (Yazoo & Humphreys 
Counties; Warm Heart Warm Feet; Lunch & Learn; MCT2 Preparation; School 
Supply Drive; Easter with Elders; Reading Can Be Fun; Kids Network Toy; 
Empowering Teen Girls; College Adoption; Breast Cancer Awareness--Pink 
Matters 5 Mile Walk; Caring with Coats--Esther Stewart Buford 
Foundation; MLK Day of Service Can Food Drive; Yazoo City Manna House; 
Earth Day--Think Pink-Go-Green; A Day of Thanksgiving H.A. Scott Senior 
Citizen Home; and Pink Goes Red for Cardiovascular Disease.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Alpha 
Kappa Alpha's Twenty Pearls of Wisdom for its dedication to serving 
others, giving back to the community and perpetuating the rich heritage 
of Yazoo.

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