[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 76 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OCEAN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL 
                             DRIFTERS, INC.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2024

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to join its officers and 
members in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ocean Chapter of The 
National Drifters, Inc.
  Founded by Marilyn Joyce, the Ocean Chapter of the National Drifters, 
Inc. was sponsored by the Montclair Chapter and chartered in 1974. As 
one of 37 chapters of The National Drifters, Inc., Ocean Drifters is 
committed to fulfilling The National Drifters mission of fostering 
female fellowship and leadership and supporting local communities. 
Through outreach efforts such as voter education and registration, 
donations of culturally diverse books to school libraries, and 
scholarships for high school seniors, Ocean Drifters continues to 
contribute to communities across Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
  Additionally, many of its members have served in leadership positions 
on the national level, incIuding President, Vice President, Public 
Relations Chairperson, and Convention Chair. Ocean Drifters members 
Sylvia Thomas, Helen Scott, Shirley Williams, and Yvonne Russell-Mann 
have been honored with the Now Black Woman Award, the highest honor 
bestowed by the organization.
  It its 50th year, the Ocean Chapter of the National Drifters, Inc. 
consists of 17 members: Marjorie Clark, Mary Inge, Channie Hewitt 
Johnson, Beverly Cotton, Aleathea ``Pepper'' Riley, Victoria Anderson, 
Cassandra Keyes, Evelene Anderson, Tanya Russell-Brown, Maris Henson, 
Courteney Wilds, Nicole Dookie, Yvonne Hunley Jones, Lisa Barksdale, 
Simone Edmond, Monique Gamboa, and Felicia Bourke.
  Mr. Speaker, for 50 years, the Ocean Chapter of The National 
Drifters, Inc. has upheld its endeavor to provide opportunities for 
women to engage in community service and improve the lives of others. 
It is my privilege to congratulate the club on this milestone and wish 
them another 50 years of success.

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