[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E619-E620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING EPSILON SIGMA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. EUGENE SIMON VINDMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2025

  Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commemorate 
the 10th Anniversary of the Epsilon Sigma Boule of Sigma Pi Phi 
Fraternity, based in Prince William County, Virginia. Since its 
founding on June 13, 2015, Epsilon Sigma Boule has exemplified the 
highest standards of leadership, scholarship, and community service.
  Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule, is the oldest Black Greek-
letter fraternity, established in 1904 to provide a space for African 
American men of professional distinction at a time when few such 
outlets existed. Its legacy includes names etched into the very fabric 
of American history--W.E.B. Du Bois, Martin Luther King, Jr., Arthur 
Ashe, Whitney Young, and so many others whose contributions have shaped 
our Nation. Today, its ranks continue to include influential leaders 
such as Representatives James Clyburn, Bobby Scott, Emanuel Cleaver, 
and Senator Raphael Warnock.
  The Epsilon Sigma Boule of Sigma Pi Phi was established to advance 
this rich legacy in Northern Virginia. Its members are African American 
men of accomplishment and service, representing diverse professions and 
industries. Together, they have embodied the Fraternity's founding 
mission by working diligently to uplift and empower their communities 
through servant leadership and civic engagement.

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  Through the Epsilon Sigma Boule Foundation, the fraternity has 
invested substantially in initiatives that serve the greater good--
mentoring youth, increasing access to STEM education, supporting the 
performing arts in Title I schools, and providing college scholarships 
for deserving minority students. These actions reflect a commitment not 
only to excellence, but to ensuring equity and opportunity for all.
  As the Epsilon Sigma Boule celebrates a decade of excellence, we 
honor its enduring mission and the transformational impact it continues 
to have in Prince William County and beyond. They have exemplified 
principled leadership and civic responsibility, carrying forward the 
Fraternity's mission with purposeful action and a steadfast dedication 
to community advancement.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the 10th 
Anniversary of the Epsilon Sigma Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and 
in celebrating the tremendous work this organization continues to do to 
strengthen our communities and shape the future of our country.

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