CELEBRATING 105 YEARS OF ZETA PHI BETA

CELEBRATING 105 YEARS OF ZETA PHI BETA

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Page H204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING 105 YEARS OF ZETA PHI BETA (Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 105 years of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, a legacy of ``Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood'' that began on January 16, 1920, right here in Washington, D.C. Founded by the Five Pearls, Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts, these visionary women didn't just build a sisterhood. They built an organization that rejected elitism and frivolity. From being the first to charter a chapter in Africa to fostering community-conscious, action-oriented leadership, this sorority has set the gold standard. Today, with over 100,000 members across 870 chapters worldwide, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, has remained unwavering in its mission, whether it is promoting social justice, providing service, or showing the world what it truly means to be a finer woman. What is sisterhood? Sisterhood is not just about wearing matching colors and strolling. True sisterhood means extending respect and support, encouraging each other, and committing to a lifetime of friendship. When a sister forgets what that means, you let her know with love. As a proud member, I am thrilled to wish my sorors a happy Founders Day. ____________________