[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 2, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E643-E644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING KAPPA ALPHA ORDER'S 81ST CONVENTION

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                             HON. BEN CLINE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 2, 2025

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 81st Convention 
of the Kappa Alpha Order, which will be held in Roanoke, the heart of 
Virginia's Sixth District. It is a distinct honor to welcome this 
historic brotherhood back to its roots. Kappa Alpha Order was founded 
on December 21, 1865, in a small room at Washington College, now 
Washington and Lee University, in Lexington, Virginia.
  What began as a bond of friendship has grown into a nationwide 
organization that continues to promote leadership, service, and

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moral integrity. The Order's motto, ``Dieu et les Dames,'' meaning God 
and the Ladies, reflects its core values. For over 150 years, its 
members have committed themselves to cultivating character and serving 
their communities with distinction.
  Today, KA's across the country continue to make a meaningful impact 
through ongoing charitable work, campus leadership, and a lifelong 
commitment to honor and duty. The Order's presence in our local 
community is a point of pride, and I applaud their continued 
contributions to the betterment of our society.

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