[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23066]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF MODESTO

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, it is with the greatest pleasure and 
gratitude that I rise today to recognize Soroptimist International of 
Modesto as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary.
  Soroptimist International of Modesto is one of the first service 
organizations for women in Modesto and has been an important part of 
our community as a leading service club for seven decades. This 
organization is dedicated to making a difference in the future of our 
community by working together with local community and government 
leaders in addressing issues that women value and by developing and 
promoting projects in education, environment, health, human rights/
status of women, international good will/understanding, and social and 
economic development. Their membership is composed of women of all 
ages, cultures and ethnic groups who are committed to making a 
difference through service.
  Soroptimist International of Modesto is also a leading philanthropist 
in our community who donates generously to the Modesto area through 
their service projects such as the Community Christmas Tree at Vintage 
Fair Mall, scholarships and other local community organizations and 
projects such as the MOMobile.
  Soroptimist International of Modesto truly makes a difference in the 
lives of citizens because of the energy and passion of its members. I 
am honored to recognize this outstanding organization and all of the 
members whose time, energy, vision and commitment has made the 
organization the involved, informed and active part of our community 
that it is today. Their efforts have undoubtedly made a difference in 
lives of the residents of our community and I commend each and every 
one of them for their efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Soroptimist International of 
Modesto in the United States Congress. I ask that my colleagues join me 
in offering our congratulations on its 70th Anniversary and in 
extending our best wishes for continued success and prosperity for many 
years to come.

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