[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 179 (Monday, December 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE FORT WORTH ASSEMBLY'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2016

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Fort Worth 
Assembly in celebration of its 75th anniversary and its history of 
ushering accomplished young women into society and womanhood.
  First organized by Mrs. Lottie Mae Hamilton in 1941, the Fort Worth 
Assembly has fostered an organization that helps guide young African 
American women to a path of excellence within the Fort Worth community.
  Since the initial presentation of 22 college trained women to society 
during the first Fort Worth Assembly Debutante Ball on November 28, 
1941, the organization has grown to present more than 800 young women 
to society during their annual holiday event. The Fort Worth Assembly 
has introduced young women who have gone on to impact the community, 
world, and future generations in various fields, including the arts, 
sciences, and legal professions.
  Along with the annual presentation, the Fort Worth Assembly continues 
to promote and instill exemplary values to young women at an early age 
through the formation of the Les Petite Cygnes, or the Little Swans, 
and the Junior Debutante groups.
  Thanks to the leadership of the past presidents, Mrs. Lottie M. 
Hamilton, Mrs. Beulah Yerwood, Mrs. Kathryn Glaze, Mrs. Mildred Scott, 
Mrs. Sophia Thomas, Mrs. Thelma Pennigar, Mrs. Hester McDaniel, Mrs. 
Mildred Sims and Mrs. Bonnie Winkfield, and current president, legacy 
debutante Mrs. Charlece Thomas James, the Fort Worth Assembly has 
continued to thrive.
  The work and dedication of the 25 founding women and the past 
presidents will be recognized on December 17th as the organization 
marks its 75th Fort Worth Assembly Debutante Ball Presentation, which 
will introduce another class of outstanding young women to society.

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