H.Res. 209: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association - Legislative Digest

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H.Res. 209

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

Sponsor	Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B.
Committee	Oversight and Government Reform
Date	October 14, 2009 (111th Congress, 1st Session)
Staff Contact	Ja'Ron Smith

H.Res. 209 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) on March 3, 2009.

H.Res. 209 would resolve that the House of Representatives:
• "Recognizes the significant contributions of American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, to the United States; and
• "Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, applauds its mission, and commends the many charitable contributions of its members to organizations and communities around the world."

According to the resolution's findings, the Daughters of Penelope is a international organization of women of Hellenic descent and Philhellenes. It was founded November 16, 1929, in San Francisco, California.