[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14730]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE SACRAMENTO BRANCH OF THE NAACP'S CENTENNIAL 
                              CELEBRATION

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2016

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Sacramento 
branch of the NAACP as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. The 
NAACP's time-honored chapter in Sacramento has been a leader in the 
difficult yet rewarding work of the civil rights movement. I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in honoring the significant contributions to 
civil rights in our community and nation of the Sacramento NAACP.
  The Sacramento branch was founded in 1916, seven years after the 
establishment of the first NAACP office in New York. The Sacramento 
branch was one of the first formed in the West and has continued to 
lead the peaceful, but powerful, fight against violence and civil 
rights abuses. This year's Gala embodies the valued work of the branch 
over the years, which has helped the community express its voice and 
assert its rights. Through the faith, perseverance, and never-ending 
courage of the Sacramento NAACP, our community has seen the rights of 
many expanded and protected.
  Over the years the Sacramento branch of the NAACP has seen many great 
leaders. This legacy began with Rev. T. Allen, the first president of 
the branch who fought tirelessly to see that liberties would be 
defended. This fight has continued with every subsequent leader. This 
year's Gala is a testament to their hard work, which has included 
providing free legal services to fight discrimination, sponsoring bills 
that ensure the rights of children and families, and fighting for 
education in the community.
  For 100 years the Sacramento branch of the NAACP has been striving to 
ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality for all. 
The NAACP has always been and will continue to be an instrumental 
organization in facilitating the advancement of minorities. I ask all 
my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 
Sacramento chapter of the NAACP.

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