[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E517-E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF WEST PITTSTON'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Women's 
Club of West Pittston on the 100th anniversary of their founding. The 
Women's Club, under current president George Anne Neff, meets the third 
Tuesday of the month, from September through May, at the First United 
Methodist Church of West Pittston.
  Founded in 1919, the Women's Club of West Pittston provided a social 
opportunity for women in the community to gather and work toward the 
betterment of their community. Throughout their storied history, the 
Women's Club of West Pittston has been involved in many philanthropic 
and local endeavors. The Club famously rallied support behind the Iron 
Bridge over the Susquehanna River, which connects West Pittston and 
Pittston, and they are credited with helping save the historic 
structure.
  The Women's Club focuses their mission on supporting four key local 
entities: fire companies, ambulance companies, Meals on Wheels, and the 
West Pittston Library. Each year, they raise funds and donate them to 
these groups. Members of the Women's Club are actively involved with 
the West Pittston Library, serving as volunteers and as board members, 
and donating money and books in honor of deceased members.

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  The Women's Club partners with local community organizations 
throughout the year, including the Salvation Army, Dress for Success, 
Blue Chip Animal Rescue, and the SPCA. Using funds raised from their 
annual clothing sale, the Club supports two $500 scholarships for 
graduating female seniors from Wyoming Area Secondary Center, to help 
further their education.
  For generations, the West Pittston Women's Club has provided an 
environment for women to gather and find their voices to give back to 
their community. It is a great honor to recognize this organization for 
the work they have done and will continue to do. I wish them the very 
best for another hundred years of growth and prosperity.

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