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Celebrating the 85th Anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope (DOP)

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 9, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Women

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Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 85th anniversary
of the Daughters of Penelope, one of our nation's preeminent
international women's organizations.

Since its founding in 1929, these committed women of Hellenic descent
and admirers of Greek culture have worked tirelessly to promote the
ideals of ancient Greece in the fields of education, philanthropy and
civic duty.

Today, the Daughters of Penelope and its 250 chapters around the
world strive to strengthen the status of women in society, help the
victims of domestic violence both in the United States and in Greece,
and raise funding for some of today's most important medical research--
among other philanthropic causes.

In 2009, this body along with our colleagues in the Senate recognized
the work of the Daughters of Penelope and passed resolutions
commemorating its many achievements.

After five more years of exceptional work and dedication, I rise to
acknowledge these truly outstanding women and their many
accomplishments.

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