[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 48 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF BAKERSFIELD

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Women's Club of 
Bakersfield on their 126th birthday.
  Founded in 1896, the Women's Club of Bakersfield is the oldest 
cultural club in Kern County. They erected their first building in 1900 
and after outgrowing it, moved into their current home in November 
1921.
  The Women's Club not only provides a dedicated space for women to 
organize, but they also have a rich history of philanthropic work 
within the community. Some of the Club's achievements include their 
advocacy for Women's Suffrage, help to create the first public library 
in Bakersfield, and preservation efforts for the Beale Clock Tower and 
California Redwoods. They also provide hundreds of thousands of dollars 
in scholarships to local students and do important work to support 
local troops and veterans.
  Their dedication to service and giving back has been felt by 
thousands of people throughout Kern County. These women of all ages and 
backgrounds are a true testament to the passion and selflessness that 
epitomizes our Central Valley community.
  I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing the Women's Club of Bakersfield for 126 years of service to 
the Bakersfield community.

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