[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E206]
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         A TRIBUTE TO THE SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF GLENDALE

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 20, 2018

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Soroptimist 
International of Glendale upon its seventy-fifth anniversary.
  With approximately 76,000 members in over 120 countries, Soroptimist 
International is a global women's organization targeted at empowering 
women both socially and economically. The organization is not only a 
respected authority on women's issues, it is also the only women's 
service club that has consultative status with the Economic and Social 
Council at the United Nations.
  Among its many worthwhile endeavors, Soroptimist International 
provides financial support to allow women to improve their skills and 
employment prospects. Each year, Soroptimist International awards more 
than $1.6 million in education grants to more than 1,200 women, many of 
whom have overcome domestic violence, poverty and drug and alcohol 
abuse.
  Since its founding on April 16, 1943, the Glendale chapter has 
continued the great work of this far-reaching organization. Established 
fourteen years ago by member Kathy Lefkovits, Bras for a Cause is an 
event where members decorate bras to raise funds for the Glendale club. 
Funds raised have benefited charities that enrich the lives of women 
and girls, including Breast Cancer Services at Glendale Adventist 
Medical Center, Verdugo Hills Hospital and Glendale Memorial Hospital.
  The assistance that Soroptimist International of Glendale has 
provided to the community is outstanding, and the residents of the Los 
Angeles area have benefited greatly from their exceptional efforts. At 
this time, I ask all members to join with me in commending the 
Soroptimist International of Glendale for its seventy-five years of 
dedicated service to the Los Angeles community.

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