[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 157 (Monday, October 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1302]
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 CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLACK WOMEN'S TASK FORCE OF TUCSON

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                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 2, 2017

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize the Black Women's Task 
Force of Tucson on the event of its 40th anniversary.
  The Black Women's Task Force of Tucson organized with the mission of 
``educating and empowering women through support and networking for 
equality and success in the Tucson community.'' Serving as a bedrock of 
the Tucson community for four decades, it has met its mission statement 
and more.
  The Black Women's Task Force of Tucson provides much-needed access to 
information on healthcare and business, as well as hosting events and 
providing a space to share stories with the Tucson community. Part of 
its community support is assisting local students through a variety of 
programs and scholarships.
  For example, the Black Women's Task Force donated over one hundred 
computers to students in the Tucson Unified School District and 
sponsored student trips to Africa and South America with an academic 
focus. There have been many changes throughout the last 40 years; and 
many fights won in the pursuit of social and economic equality for 
women.
  However, there is still much work to be done both in Tucson and 
throughout the nation. I know that the Black Women's Task Force will 
continue to be a positive force for change. I cannot emphasize enough 
the impact that this organization has had on the Tucson community.
  From helping victims of domestic violence to feeding the hungry, the 
Black Women's Task Force has worked tirelessly to make our city a 
better place for everyone. I look forward to seeing the impact the 
Black Women's Task Force has on the next forty years. For that, it 
would be my honor to ask that the work done for the past forty years by 
the Black Women's Task Force be known to this Congress as a force for 
good in the City of Tucson.

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