CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BETA RHO CHAPTER OF TRI KAPPA INCORPORATED; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 33
(Extensions of Remarks - February 22, 2019)
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CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BETA RHO CHAPTER OF TRI KAPPA
INCORPORATED
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HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Friday, February 22, 2019
Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my distinguished pleasure to
recognize the Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa Incorporated, as the
organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. A century of outstanding
dedication to the community through philanthropic service and support
is certainly an amazing accomplishment. In honor of this momentous
milestone, a 100th anniversary banquet will take place on Sunday,
February 24, 2019, at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville, Indiana.
Tri Kappa Incorporated was organized on February 22, 1901, in
Indianapolis. Throughout the state of Indiana, there are 146 chapters,
110 associate chapters, and approximately 9,000 members. The
organization's mission is to promote charity, culture, and education by
supporting philanthropic establishments and projects within its local
communities. Each year, the members of Tri Kappa give over 300,000
hours of service to their mission and raise over $1.5 million for
college students, charities, and cultural organizations.
The Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa was established in Gary, Indiana,
on February 21, 1919. The organization is truly thankful and indebted
to the strong women who founded the Beta Rho Chapter. The charter
officers are Rose Dorman, president, Anita Bailey, vice president,
Minnie Milteer, recording secretary, Esther McCauley, corresponding
secretary, and Anne Gibson, treasurer. Additional founding members
include Ione Hodge, Geraldine Newman, Marcelle Miller, May Hake,
Genevieve Michally, Marcia Lamb, Maude Norris, Marjory Hutton, and Edna
Emley. These women laid the foundation for the successful organization
it is today.
Each year, the members and leaders of the Gary Chapter give
passionately and selflessly of their time, energy, and support to
numerous deserving organizations throughout the region, including the
Northwest Indiana Symphony, Sojourner Truth House, Meals on Wheels,
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, South Shore Arts Northwest Indiana, and
Lakeshore Public Television, to name a few. In addition, academic
scholarships are given to commendable students each year. For their
significant contributions to the community of Northwest Indiana and
beyond, the members and leaders of the Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa
Incorporated are truly worthy of the highest praise.
Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues
join me in congratulating the Beta Rho Chapter of Tri Kappa
Incorporated as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. The
members of this outstanding organization have dedicated themselves to
serving others and continue to improve the quality of life for the
people of Northwest Indiana; they serve as an inspiration to us all.
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