[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 3512-3513]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF 
 UNIVERSITY WOMEN AND THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW YORK CITY BRANCH

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2011

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Women's 
History Month to recognize the 125th Anniversary of the American 
Association of University Women New York City Branch. Since 1881 the 
American Association of University Women, AAUW, has been the nation's 
leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. 
Through its vital nationwide network, AAUW influences public debate on 
critical social issues such as education, civil rights, and health 
care.
  AAUW sponsors community programs; publishes groundbreaking research 
on women, girls and education; provides the world's largest source of 
funding exclusively for graduate women; and fights sex discrimination 
in education. AAUW's work extends globally through its membership in 
the International Federation of University Women, 72 national 
federations and associations worldwide.
  The New York City Branch was founded in 1886 and is the second oldest 
established Chapter in the nation. In 1949, the New York City chapter 
purchased their Victorian Italianate Brownstone headquarters at 111 
East 37th Street in the historic Murray Hill district of Manhattan. 
Under the leadership of President Dr. Nkechi Agwu, the Association 
continues to carry out the mission, value statement, vision and 
diversity of this great institution.
  In 1951, under the Presidency of Dr. Ruth Wright, the New York City 
Branch began to honor women who have contributed immensely to the city, 
nation and the world. These were women who made outstanding 
contributions in many fields--education, the arts, business, science, 
medicine, anthropology, law and journalism. Some notable past ``Woman 
of Achievement'' honorees include African American trailblazing history 
makers like operatic and concert singer, Marian Anderson; American 
journalist and former foreign news correspondent, Charlayne Hunter-
Gault, who was also one of the first Black students to attend the 
University of Georgia and graduate; and ``The Mother of Medicine in 
Harlem,'' Dr. Muriel Petioni, who founded the Susan Smith McKinney 
Steward Medical Society for Black women physicians.

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  This year's theme, ``She Touched Me,'' will salute distinguished 
women who have played an important role in spearheading women and girl 
issues throughout this Nation and around the world. Please join in 
recognizing the 130th Anniversary of the American Association of 
University Women and the 125th Anniversary of the New York City Branch 
Chapter.

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