[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 196 (Monday, December 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

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                         HON. JOHN P. SARBANES

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2019

  Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I am pleased today to congratulate the 
Daughters of Penelope on the 90th anniversary of its founding and 
commend the organization for its commitment to public service and civic 
engagement.
   Since its founding in 1929, the Daughters of Penelope has been a 
preeminent organization of women of Hellenic descent and Philhellenes. 
The Daughters of Penelope works to improve the status and well-being of 
women and their families and to provide women the opportunity to make 
significant contributions to their communities.
   By providing financial support and assistance to victims of natural 
disasters, donating children's books to libraries and schools and 
contributing to the preservation of our national landmarks, the 
Daughters of Penelope has truly made a lasting impact on American 
society.
   The Daughters of Penelope instills in all its members the spirit of 
philotimo, a belief in civic duty and volunteerism. I am proud to honor 
the Daughters today, and I believe that this organization will remain a 
pillar in communities across the country for years to come.
   I congratulate the Daughters of Penelope for all its 
accomplishments, and I thank the organization for its commitment to 
public service.

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