[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 5, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BUFFALO CENTENNIAL

  (Mr. COLLINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. COLLINS of New York. Madam Speaker, 100 years ago today, Mary 
Crate Taylor brought together a group of 67 women to form the Junior 
League of Buffalo.
  Ms. Taylor organized this group of all women volunteers to provide 
needed relief to families during the Depression era. During this era, 
the league generated tens of thousands of dollars in donations for 
various causes in western New York, including Children's Hospital.
  Since 1919, the Junior League has created programs to curb substance 
abuse, assist mothers at risk of poverty, combat illiteracy, and 
empower women through many volunteer programs and projects.
  Today, with more than 500 women, the Junior League has generated 
millions of dollars in donations that benefit cultural and community-
based programs throughout western New York.
  Happy centennial to the Junior League of Buffalo. Keep up the great 
work, and here is to 100 more.

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