[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 168 (Tuesday, October 25, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE 
                                AMERICAS

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                           HON. JAY OBERNOLTE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2022

  Mr. OBERNOLTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100 year 
anniversary of Soroptimist International, a worldwide volunteer service 
organization for women who work to provide access to education and 
training to achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist was formed in 
1921 in Oakland, California, when women were not permitted to join 
service organizations. The name Soroptimist--loosely translated from 
Latin means best for women.
  Today the organization has over 72,000 members and supporters in over 
120 countries and territories across the world. The Golden West Region 
of Soroptimist International of the Americas provides administrative 
support to clubs in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, with 
multiple locations inside California's 8th Congressional District, 
including in Big Bear and Twentynine Palms. In total, the Golden West 
Region has 38 clubs and nearly 1,000 members, all working to improve 
the lives of women and girls.
  Organizations like Soroptimist International provide vital services 
to our community and we owe them tremendous gratitude for the work they 
do to support women. Their fundraising efforts have allowed the various 
clubs across California to raise millions of dollars to improve the 
lives of Southern Californian locals through their various projects and 
programs. I congratulate this amazing organization on their 100 years 
of service to our communities and hope that they continue the great 
work they do for many years to come.

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