[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 3861-3862]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING WOMEN'S MONTH

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 11, 2011

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, as we work through 
the rigors of this congressional session, it is important that we take 
the time to recognize this March as National Women's History Month. The 
theme for 2011 is, ``Our History is Our Strength,'' and this is 
understood by looking back on the challenges that women faced 
throughout the course of history and realizing that it has only made us 
stronger and more tenacious going into the future.
  This month, we acknowledge those women in history who braved the 
fight for equal rights and paved the way for myself and many of my 
colleagues here today. We honor the strong women in the military who 
are everyday helping to ensure our safety and freedom in this

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world. And we honor all women for the important role that they play in 
their communities.
  But, despite all the challenges and hurdles that we have overcome, 
the efforts for equality continue. As the proud representative of the 
47th district of California, I will continue to strive for increase and 
advancement of opportunities for women all around the world. And I 
challenge young women everywhere to do the same and continue with even 
greater strength and force into the future.

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