[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7757]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY CLUB

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th 
anniversary of the Women's University Club in Seattle. For a century 
this commendable organization has been a steadfast leader within the 
women's movement and a critical source of education and empowerment for 
women throughout Seattle and the United States.
  Since its founding in 1914, WUC has continuously broadened its reach 
throughout the community to meet increasing demand for social and 
educational fulfillment. What started as a small, local establishment 
to network and learn grew into a treasured institution with 900 current 
members representing over 400 different colleges and universities. The 
home of WUC, which was built in 1922, proudly stands today as a local 
and national historical landmark.
  I applaud WUC for generously committing its resources to scholarships 
and community service. Since 2003, 31 scholarships have been awarded to 
deserving young women seeking to pursue higher education. WUC helps 
keep the American Dream alive by providing hard-working individuals 
with the networking and educational opportunities to permanently 
improve their lives. With the publication of a commemorative book, The 
First 100 Years: Women's University Club of Seattle, 1914-2014, WUC 
shares the rich tapestry of its first century and reaffirms its 
commitment to remain a stalwart presence in the community for the 
future.
  I would like to convey my sincere congratulations to WUC on its proud 
centennial and express my heartfelt gratitude for all the WUC has done 
over this last century.