[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E785-E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF GUAM AS THEY 
                 CELEBRATE THE 40TH CHARTER ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2018

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and commend 
Soroptimist International of Guam (SI/Guam) as they celebrate the 40th 
Charter Anniversary. Soroptimist International of Guam is a global 
volunteer organization that economically empowers women and girls with 
more than 110,000 members in 21 countries and territories. Soroptimist 
members work to improve the lives of women and girls who face obstacles 
such as poverty, violence and teen pregnancy. Soroptimist clubs receive 
assistance in their volunteer efforts by participating locally in 
programs developed and sponsored by the Soroptimist organization. 
Soroptimist International of Guam advocates for the abolition of human 
trafficking, for equal access to education, for equality in the 
workplace and teen dating violence prevention.
  I am proud to join Soroptimist International of Guam in celebrating 
40 years of improving the lives of women and girls through programs 
leading to social and economic empowerment. On March 8, 1978, I joined 
with Former Guam Senator Pilar Lujan, Ann Roth, Grace Low, Doris Flores 
Brooks, Prudence Denight, Edwina Jose, Ana San Nicolas and others in 
chartering Soroptimist International of Guam from Soroptimist 
International of the Americas. For the last 40 years, Soroptimist 
International of Guam recognizes and honors women of all ages who have 
made a significant impact on the lives of women, girls and the 
community as a whole. SI/Guam has done this through various awards 
programs, scholarships, fundraising efforts, and so much more. Through 
the organization's various fundraising efforts throughout the years, 
SI/Guam provides financial support through monetary grants to local 
charitable organizations such as Island Girl Power, Salvation Army, 
Rigalu Foundation, Westcare Pacific, Big Brothers Big Sisters and 
others.
  I join the people of Guam in recognizing and celebrating the 40th 
Charter Anniversary of Soroptimist International of Guam. I extend my 
sincere gratitude to the forty members of SI/Guam and its leadership. I 
look forward to their future success and continued contributions to the 
people of Guam.

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