[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E58]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BETA OMICRON ZETA CHAPTER OF 
                         ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 22, 2025

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today the 12th Congressional District 
recognizes and celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Beta Omicron Zeta 
Chapter, also known as the Detroit Chapter, of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, 
Inc., as a pillar of service, scholarship, and sisterhood in our 
community. Founded in 1945, under the leadership of Dr. Mary Watson 
Stewart, this chapter holds the distinction of being Michigan's first 
graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta. For over eight decades, the Beta 
Omicron Zeta Chapter has established itself as a force for positive 
change through strong communal partnerships and leading critical 
initiatives like the Stork's Nest Program to address infant mortality, 
and the award-winning Zetas Helping Others Excel program.
  Their mentorship of young women through STEAM education and their 
invaluable scholarships have directly impacted countless lives. The 
chapter's community dedication has garnered accolades from Michigan and 
Detroit leaders, demonstrating the lasting impact of their mission of 
uplifting others. I thank the Beta Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi 
Beta Sorority, Inc., for their unwavering commitment to Finer 
Womanhood, Service, and advancing equity in Detroit and beyond.

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