[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12243]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF THE 112TH ANNUAL BALL OF THE MONDAY CLUB

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2006

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Monday 
Club as it celebrates its 112th anniversary of serving the Delaware 
community. The Club was incorporated in 1893 for the promotion of the 
moral and intellectual welfare of its members.
  The Monday Club is a male leisure organization, and the oldest 
chartered African American organization in the State. Early members of 
the Club consisted of butlers, waiters, coachmen, cooks, and janitors 
who encompassed the economic, social and religious life in the 
community. Later, the Club expanded to include businessmen, 
politicians, men working in industry, as well as workers and laborers 
of all skills in every area of Delaware's economy.
  Through the years, the Monday Club has developed into more than just 
a social club. In fact, due to its members' strong community ties, the 
Monday Club has contributed to many local churches, individuals and 
charities. In doing so, the Monday Club provides support for numerous 
charitable organizations in Delaware and has established scholarship 
funds for students, such as the Dr. Woodrow Wilson/Senator Herman H. 
Holloway Scholarship Fund, which awards four $1,000 scholarships to 
graduating high school seniors planning to attend college each year.
  I congratulate the Monday Club for reaching this extraordinary 
milestone. The dedication of its members to the community enhances the 
quality of life for many Delawareans and provides opportunities for 
children across the State. I would like to thank the Monday Club for 
their valuable impact on Delaware.

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