[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 97 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LANSING WOMAN'S CLUB

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                          HON. ELISSA SLOTKIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 7, 2024

  Ms. SLOTKIN. Mr. Speaker, today I celebrate the 150th anniversary of 
the Lansing Woman's Club, an organization of incredible women dedicated 
to personal growth, knowledge, and the betterment of their community. 
Founded in 1874, the Club has played an instrumental role in promoting 
lifelong learning and cultural enrichment, thus lifting the skylines of 
its members, the city of Lansing, and beyond.
  The Lansing Woman's Club began with 25 pioneering women who shared a 
deep commitment to intellectual improvement. Their dedication is 
encapsulated in the Club's founding purpose: the study and improvement 
of its members in literature, science, and the fine arts. More than a 
century later, the Club proudly carries on its mission as members meet 
each week to learn from one another through the sharing of individually 
written research papers.
  Throughout its history, the Club has been a beacon of progress and 
inclusivity, committed to welcoming open-minded and determined women to 
mirror the diverse community it serves. Members have come from various 
walks of life and professional backgrounds, including doctors, 
academics, civil servants, and members of the clergy, and have 
established and supported cultural organizations, hospitals, and 
educational institutions. To this day, members not only contribute 
their time and volunteer efforts, but also foster community engagement, 
provide aid to refugees and supply food and clothing to those in need.
  Over the years, the Lansing Woman's Club has hosted many 
distinguished guests to share their passion and expertise with members, 
including Frank Lloyd Wright Creativity Award-winning architect Alden 
B. Bow, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Sandburg, and acclaimed 
author Madeleine L'Engle.
  Even in the face of adversity, including a devastating fire in 1996 
that severely damaged the group's clubhouse, the resilience of its 
members has ensured the Club's enduring presence. Inspired by one of 
the Club's earliest members, Irma T. Jones, these women continue to 
demonstrate that our futures are limited only by the boundaries we set 
for ourselves.
  As we commemorate this significant milestone, let us recognize the 
Lansing Woman's Club for its unwavering commitment to education, 
culture, and service to the community. It is with profound respect and 
gratitude that I honor the Club's 150th anniversary and recognize its 
members' contributions. May the Lansing Woman's Club continue to 
inspire and lead for many more generations to come.

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