[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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                                  YWCA

  (Ms. JUDY CHU of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the YWCA USA as they celebrate their 160th anniversary.
  With a mission that is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering 
women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, the 
YWCA is exactly the kind of organization we need today. It provides 
leadership development programs for young women in topics ranging from 
economic empowerment to engaging young girls in STEM fields.
  From its humble beginnings, the YWCA now operates 1,300 program sites 
across 47 States and the District of Columbia, serving over 2 million 
women, girls, and their families. It has been at the forefront of 
social progress, from civil rights to voting rights, to equal pay, to 
healthcare reform.
  It is currently the largest network of providers to help victims of 
domestic violence or sexual assault. In my district, the YWCA in San 
Gabriel Valley serves nearly 4,000 people, annually, through its 
domestic violence program called WINGS.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the YWCA for 160 years of great work.

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