[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 33 (Friday, February 22, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BETA RHO CHAPTER OF TRI KAPPA 
                              INCORPORATED

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 22, 2019

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my distinguished pleasure to 
recognize the Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa Incorporated, as the 
organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. A century of outstanding 
dedication to the community through philanthropic service and support 
is certainly an amazing accomplishment. In honor of this momentous 
milestone, a 100th anniversary banquet will take place on Sunday, 
February 24, 2019, at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville, Indiana.
  Tri Kappa Incorporated was organized on February 22, 1901, in 
Indianapolis. Throughout the state of Indiana, there are 146 chapters, 
110 associate chapters, and approximately 9,000 members. The 
organization's mission is to promote charity, culture, and education by 
supporting philanthropic establishments and projects within its local 
communities. Each year, the members of Tri Kappa give over 300,000 
hours of service to their mission and raise over $1.5 million for 
college students, charities, and cultural organizations.
  The Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa was established in Gary, Indiana, 
on February 21, 1919. The organization is truly thankful and indebted 
to the strong women who founded the Beta Rho Chapter. The charter 
officers are Rose Dorman, president, Anita Bailey, vice president, 
Minnie Milteer, recording secretary, Esther McCauley, corresponding 
secretary, and Anne Gibson, treasurer. Additional founding members 
include Ione Hodge, Geraldine Newman, Marcelle Miller, May Hake, 
Genevieve Michally, Marcia Lamb, Maude Norris, Marjory Hutton, and Edna 
Emley. These women laid the foundation for the successful organization 
it is today.
  Each year, the members and leaders of the Gary Chapter give 
passionately and selflessly of their time, energy, and support to 
numerous deserving organizations throughout the region, including the 
Northwest Indiana Symphony, Sojourner Truth House, Meals on Wheels, 
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, South Shore Arts Northwest Indiana, and 
Lakeshore Public Television, to name a few. In addition, academic 
scholarships are given to commendable students each year. For their 
significant contributions to the community of Northwest Indiana and 
beyond, the members and leaders of the Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa 
Incorporated are truly worthy of the highest praise.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating the Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa 
Incorporated as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. The 
members of this outstanding organization have dedicated themselves to 
serving others and continue to improve the quality of life for the 
people of Northwest Indiana; they serve as an inspiration to us all.

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