[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23465]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF DALLAS' POLITICAL CONGRESS OF 
                         AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, it is with great 
pleasure that I rise today to recognize the achievements and celebrate 
the anniversary of Dallas' Political Congress of African-American 
Women. This organization has been an integral part of the Dallas 
community for 25 years, and I am proud of the work its members have 
done in the group's quarter-century of existence. In addition to 
keeping the community informed about candidates running for elected 
office, the Congress registers voters and hosts forums for candidates 
so that they are accessible to citizens.
  The Political Congress of African-American Women and organizations 
like it are incredibly important for the well-being of our communities. 
These groups offer opportunities for civic and political leadership to 
people who traditionally would not have been able to serve in such 
capacities. By engaging their communities, these organizations reflect 
our democratic values and encourage everyone to be engaged in the 
political process.
  I commend Dallas' Political Congress of African-American Women for 
their civic leadership and encourage my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing this organization's 25th anniversary. Truly, the Dallas 
community has benefited greatly from the Congress' efforts, and I 
commend all of its members on their hard work.

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