[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 146 (Thursday, September 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., GREAT LAKES REGION 
                         CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Ohio (Mrs. Sykes) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible women 
of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Great Lakes Region.
  This Saturday, the Great Lakes Region will celebrate its centennial 
anniversary. For 100 years, our region has risen to the call to serve 
all mankind in our communities across five States; Michigan, Ohio, 
western New York, western Pennsylvania, and western Virginia with 97 
graduate and undergraduate chapters, all united in a common cause to 
serve our communities and to serve all mankind.
  The Great Lakes Region is home to over 7,000 accomplished, 
intelligent, dedicated, and service-oriented members, including the 
members of my own chapter, Zeta Theta Omega.
  I am honored to recognize the work this region has done and continues 
to do for the people of the Great Lakes Region each and every day, 
united in our sisterhood's mission.
  We represent a variety of occupations and disciplines, but we come 
together because we are truly greater together.
  We always dedicate our work to the things that are worthwhile, and we 
always do it with a smile. Together, we are making a real difference in 
our communities, and I am so proud to be a part of this powerful 
sisterhood.
  Finally, I specifically recognize Gwendolyn Kirtley, the Great Lakes 
regional director, for her leadership, and the many regional directors 
of the past who have made the great Great Lakes Region soar and thrive.
  We are thankful for their commitment to our sisterhood and to their 
service as we celebrate our last 100 years and prepare for 100 more.
  Once again, congratulations to all of the members of the great Great 
Lakes Region as we celebrate our centennial.

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