[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. DINA TITUS

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2019

  Ms. TITUS. Madam Speaker, as the only Greek woman in Congress, I rise 
today to recognize the 90th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope. 
This distinguished organization was founded on November 16, 1929, in 
San Francisco, with the mission of improving the well-being of Greek 
women and providing them with opportunities to make significant 
contributions to American society.
   Over the past 90 years, Daughters of Penelope has grown into a 
leading international organization of women of Hellenic descent and 
Philhellenes, recognized and respected worldwide for its scholarship 
programs and public advocacy.
   I commend this organization for promoting the ideals of ancient 
Greece: philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, good 
citizenship, and family and individual excellence. Their incredible 
work is seen in efforts to combat domestic violence in the United 
States and Greece, sponsorship of affordable and dignified housing for 
seniors, financial support for medical research and communities 
affected by natural disasters, contributions to Meals on Wheels, and 
support for the rebuilding of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and 
National Shrine at World Trade Center.
   I am proud to work with them on these important issues and look 
forward to continuing our partnership to empower the next generation of 
female Hellenic leaders.

                          ____________________