[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE SILHOUETTE CIVIC AND SOCIAL CLUB

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                           HON. BETO O'ROURKE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 21, 2017

  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to recognize 
the Silhouette Civic and Social Club, which holds a commendable record 
of service to the El Paso community.
  This Saturday, March 25, 2017 the club will recognize their 50th 
anniversary. Founded in 1967, the Silhouette Civic and Social Club has 
served the El Paso community through events, social activities, and 
scholarships.
  The Club's founders wanted to create an organization with a unity of 
sisterhood dedicated to enriching and supporting the El Paso community. 
Three of its founders, Doris Gary, Baby Ruth Boswell, and Edna Black, 
still actively participate in the organization's activities to this 
day.
  The Silhouette Civic and Social Club, affectionately referred to as 
the ``Ladies with the Big Hearts,'' has graciously supported churches, 
shelters, and crisis centers through regular donations. They have 
supported El Paso's McCall Neighborhood Center, which preserves and 
advances the History of the African-American Community in El Paso, as 
well as the Reynolds Home, a shelter for homeless mothers and children.
  They are most proud of providing college scholarships for deserving, 
honorable high school graduates. Their grass roots initiatives help 
young El Pasoans pursue the American Dream.
  I thank the Silhouette Civic and Social Club for their efforts to 
improve our community and have a positive impact on the world through 
their generosity. The ``Ladies with the Big Hearts'' represent the 
compassion, selflessness, and community that is indicative of our 
country's southwest border and the people of El Paso that I have the 
distinct privilege to represent.

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