[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

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                         HON. DONNA E. SHALALA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 2, 2020

  Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of the League of Women Voters and the 60th anniversary of 
the Miami-Dade County chapter.
  Founded by Carrie Chapman Catt in 1920, the League of Women Voters 
has never wavered in its fundamental belief that all citizens should 
make their voices heard not only at the ballot box but also through 
continuous participation in every aspect of civic life. This 
organization is comprised of more than 700 state and local chapters 
dedicated to protecting voting rights and empowering voters to advocate 
for themselves and their communities.
  The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County has helped shape our 
community for six decades. This chapter supports a variety of issues, 
from ensuring adequate funding for our county library system, to 
fostering environmental resilience, to expanding early voting sites to 
the campuses of our public universities and colleges.
  Miami-Dade County is richer and fuller thanks to the efforts of the 
League of Women Voters, and I am grateful for their advocacy and 
commitment to our shared community.

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