[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1451]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF CONGRESSWOMEN CAPITO AND SLAUGHTER

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2005

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today Ms. Brown-Waite of Florida and I rise 
on behalf of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues to honor the 
achievements of two outstanding women. Congresswomen Shelley Moore 
Capito and Louise M. Slaughter proudly and capably served as the Co-
Chairs of the bipartisan Women's Caucus in the 108th Congress.
  The Women's Caucus has a proud history, which began on April 19, 
1977, when fifteen Congresswomen held the first meeting of the 
Congresswomen's Caucus. They were drawn together in the spirit of 
bipartisanship with the common goal of improving the lives of women 
across the country. This tradition has been carried on for three 
decades.
  Congresswoman Capito, the Republican leader of the caucus, has lent 
her expertise in financial services to promote financial literacy among 
women. She also spearheaded the passage of a House resolution honoring 
the important contributions of working women in World War II. The 
``Rosie the Riveter'' resolution had the unprecedented sponsorship of 
every woman Member in the House. For these contributions and many more, 
the membership of the Women's Caucus honors her service.
  Congresswoman Slaughter, the Democratic leader of the caucus, has a 
long history of fighting for women's rights. She played a major role in 
the passage of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and has continued 
to lead the caucus in the fight against sexual assault in the military 
and the promotion of equal opportunity under Title IX. We are grateful 
for her commitment and dedication to improving the lives of women 
nationally and internationally.
  On behalf of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, we are 
proud to build on the momentum established by the dedicated leadership 
of Congresswomen Slaughter and Capito. Their invaluable perseverance on 
behalf of women has set an important legacy that the Caucus will build 
upon for years to come. Thank you for your outstanding service as Co-
Chairs of the Women's Caucus.

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