[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 128 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S4473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI SORORITY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CHAPTER

 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
Alpha Phi Sorority at the University of Maryland, College Park. Alpha 
Phi has dedicated its philanthropic efforts to advancing women's heart 
health, the leading cause of death among women in the United States.
  Although the topic of women's heart health is often overlooked, the 
members of Alpha Phi have made it their mission to advance this vital 
cause through research, education, and advocacy. The University of 
Maryland chapter has received national recognition for its year-round 
efforts to not only raise funds, but to increase awareness of heart 
disease and relevant prevention methods.
  Every year, the University of Maryland chapter hosts the Red Dress 
Gala, their capstone philanthropic event. This past year, they 
successfully raised over $26,000 to benefit their cause. Beyond their 
fundraising, the members of Alpha Phi treat every event as an 
opportunity to educate the campus community, honor those affected by 
heart disease, and inspire others to support women's health.
  I commend the Alpha Phi Sorority at the University of Maryland, 
College Park for its unshakeable dedication to women's heart health and 
look forward to witnessing its continued impact on its 
community.

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