[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING PEARL ESSENCE OF THE PI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA 
                      ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the ladies of Pearl Essence of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 
Incorporated, Pi Delta Omega Chapter, of Miami, Florida, for their 
unwavering commitment and dedication to mentoring high school girls in 
grades 9 through 12.
  Implemented in 2004, the Pearl Essence Mentoring Program is designed 
to help cultivate and encourage high ethical standards in young women; 
provide opportunities for community service projects; and enrich their 
lives through social, cultural and educational activities.
  Pearl Essence's mission is to nurture young ladies, build character, 
boost self esteem and enrich lives toward reaching maximum potential in 
school, and community.
  Under the direction and mentorship of Pearl Essence, these young 
ladies are poised and ready to become the leaders of tomorrow, as they 
embark on a lifetime of service and commitment to bettering their 
communities and the world.
  This commitment to service and education are the embodiments and 
cornerstones of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, which was 
founded in 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. 
Alpha Kappa Alpha is now an international organization with both 
undergraduate and graduate chapters. Alpha Kappa Alpha cuts across 
racial, international, physical and social barriers to help individuals 
and communities develop and maintain constructive relationships with 
others. Partnerships have led to the implementation of programs by more 
than one hundred and eighty thousand women in the United States, the 
Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia.
  Please join me in honoring Pearl Essence of Alpha Kappa Alpha 
Sorority Incorporated, Pi Delta Omega Chapter, for its commitment to 
our young women, education, our communities and service.

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