[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E190]
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    RECOGNIZING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. COLUMBUS ALUMNAE'S 
                         FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON

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                           HON. JOYCE BEATTY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, today, I salute Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 
Incorporated.
  For 104 years and counting, Deltas have been strong advocates for our 
communities, the nation and around the globe.
  As a proud Delta myself, I had the honor to speak over the weekend to 
my fellow Sorors at the Columbus Alumnae Chapter's 2017 Founders Day 
Luncheon.
  On Saturday, February 11th, I joined a room full of women standing up 
for civil rights and voting rights, equal pay for equal work, financial 
literacy, and high-quality education for all children.
  Women committed to fighting for the 30 million newly-insured 
Americans through the Affordable Care Act as well as seniors and 
individuals with disabilities who rely on Social Security, Medicare and 
Medicaid.
  Yes, we the more than 200,000 strong, representing 1,000 chapters 
around the world, are working to honor our rich past by focusing on the 
future.
  Thanks to the amazing leadership of Columbus Chapter President Deidra 
Reese and National President Dr. Paulette Walker, that future looks 
brighter than ever.
  Go Deltas.

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