[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE FORT WORTH ASSOCIATION OF FEDERATED WOMEN'S CLUBS 100 
                       YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2017

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Fort Worth 
Association of Federated Women's Clubs (FWAFWC) for its 100 years of 
service to Fort Worth and the greater Tarrant County community.
  The FWAFWC was founded in 1917 with Mrs. Fannie Mae Connally-Winn 
serving as the first president of the organization. Mrs. Winn created 
the organization because she wanted the ``colored'' women of Fort Worth 
to have the opportunity to be known for their service throughout the 
community. The organization has lived up to its founding mission and 
grown substantially over the decades.
  The FWAFWC continues its commitment to ensuring that African-American 
women are aware of their civic duties, social issues in the community, 
family health matters, and the importance of educating youth for a 
better future. As part of their mission, FWAFWC members volunteer for 
the Annual Prom Dress Give Away each year and collect hundreds of 
donated items for local high school girls.
  Additionally, FWAFWC has sponsored an annual cotillion for over 10 
years, which provides young ladies with the skills to be successful 
later in life. The Cotillion also serves as a scholarship fundraiser 
event aimed at empowering young women to pursue their higher education 
aspirations. Along with volunteering throughout the community, the 
group makes monetary donations to numerous local charities and 
community service organizations throughout the year, including a $500 
college scholarship to graduating African American high school seniors.
  I honor the Fort Worth Association of Federated Women's Clubs and its 
century of service to the Fort Worth and Tarrant County community.

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