[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22457]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ZETA TAU ALPHA'S EPSILON 
           CHAPTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FAYETTEVILLE

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2003

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Zeta Tau Alpha 
Epsilon chapter at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, who will 
celebrate their 100-year anniversary this year.
  Founded back in 1903, Epsilon is the longest existing chapter of the 
Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) national sorority. Seven women in particular--
Elizabeth Kell Rose, Hattie Williams, Margaret Hutcherson, Grace 
Jordan, Bess Byrnes, Della McMillan and Mabel Sutton--were instrumental 
in establishing the first ZTA chapter west of the Mississippi River.
  The mission of Zeta Tau Alpha is to make a difference in the lives of 
their membership by developing the potential of each individual through 
visionary programming. They emphasize leadership development, community 
service, academic success and continued personal growth for women.
  Later this month, Epsilon will celebrate this historical milestone 
with a series of events in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I look forward to 
joining them for an Arkansas-Alabama football game watch party they are 
holding on September 26, 2003.
  Mr. Speaker, I truly believe that Epsilon has enjoyed 100 successful 
years because of the wonderful women they attract to their sorority. 
Epsilon sisters are committed to their traditions, heritage and 
friendships that last a lifetime. These are among the core values that 
tie us together as a society and as Epsilon has proven are important 
ingredients to the success of any organization. Please join me in 
honoring the Zeta Tau Alpha Epsilon chapter at the University of 
Arkansas at Fayetteville on reaching the 100-year milestone and wishing 
them another 100 more to come.

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