[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E873-E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA 
                    REGION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Eastern North 
Carolina Region of the American Red Cross and their commitment to 
aiding our communities for 100 years. The Eastern North Carolina Region 
is comprised of the Cape Fear, Central North Carolina, Northeastern 
North Carolina, Sandhills, and Triangle Area Chapters of the American 
Red Cross.
  This particular region of the American Red Cross was founded in 
Raleigh, North Carolina back during World War I, when 28 women convened 
with the goal of determining how they could best assist the war effort. 
Following this historic meeting, this resourceful group formally 
established the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Red Cross. On 
March 12, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson officially granted the Charter 
to the Wake County Chapter of the American Red Cross. These volunteers 
assisted wounded soldiers at nearby Camp Polk throughout World War I, 
in addition to running feeding stations and the soldiers' Bath House 
near the railroad station in Raleigh. From these small beginnings a 
century ago, the Eastern North Carolina Region now serves 53 counties 
and more than 4.6 million North Carolinians.
  Established in our darkest hour, the Eastern North Carolina Region of 
the American Red Cross has stood the test of time--through two World 
Wars, the Great Depression and many other trials in our state's 
history. This incredible nonprofit organization has been a continued 
success story because of the strong men and women who have volunteered 
their time, energy, and efforts over the past century. I hope this 
organization thrives for yet another century of helping those in their 
greatest hour of need.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring the Eastern North 
Carolina Region of the American Red Cross on their monumental 100th 
Anniversary accomplishment.

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