[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2016

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
Native Daughters of the Golden West non-profit organization by 
proclaiming June 21, 2016 as Native Daughters of the Golden West Day.
  The Native Daughters of the Golden West was founded on September 11, 
1886 in Jackson, California by Lilly O'Reichling. The non-profit Mutual 
Benefit Corporation of Women was established on the principles of love 
of the home, devotion to the flag of our country, veneration of the 
pioneers of California, and an abiding faith in the existence of God.
  The Native Daughters of the Golden West will be celebrating its 130th 
year of admirable work for our great State of California. They have 
grown to over 4,500 dedicated members and 80 Parlors throughout the 
Golden State. The society remains true visionaries and continues to be 
one of many stable and thriving women's non-profit organizations.
  The Native Daughters of the Golden West offers its members a variety 
of valuable charitable organizations including, but not limited to, 
children's foundations, veterans' welfare, education and scholarships, 
and mission restoration.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and commending the Native 
Daughters of the Golden West upon this important milestone and for 
their exuberance and dedication to our State of California.

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