[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING THE YWCA FOR 160 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE

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                         HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my 
heartiest congratulations to the YWCA for 160 years of dedicated 
service and steadfast advocacy on behalf of women, girls, and their 
families in communities throughout the country.
   Throughout its distinguished history, YWCA has been a catalyst for 
expanding economic and educational opportunities, promoting civil 
rights and social justice, and preventing violence against women and 
girls. Each year YWCA faithfully serves over 2 million women, girls and 
their families through 210 local associations throughout 46 states and 
the District of Columbia.
   One of those local associations has been serving communities in 
Pennsylvania's Sixth District for 110 years. YWCA Tri-County Area in 
Pottstown is a tremendous community asset, providing childcare, adult 
education and career counseling, health and wellness programs, and a 
variety of community events such as the Color Run to Eliminate Racism.
   Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the significant contributions of YWCA in empowering women, 
aiding families, advancing equality and strengthening communities as 
well as extending sincere congratulations as YWCA commemorates this 
most memorable milestone.

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