[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E235]
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  RECOGNIZING THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF HIALEAH IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S HISTORY 
                                 MONTH

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2022

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I 
rise today to recognize the Women's Club of Hialeah, whose dedication 
towards bettering Southern Florida and giving back to the community has 
had a significant impact on Florida's 25th Congressional district.
  The Women's Club was founded in the house of Mrs. James Bright and 
Mrs. Lua A. Curtiss on May 4, 1922. These dedicated women lived in 
Hialeah and created the club with the goal to form a library for the 
city. The first venue used for the library was the porch of one of the 
ten members, all the books for the library were donated by members for 
the community. As the club started to evolve it became part of the 
General Federation of Women's Clubs, with their first project being art 
classes for children. The Women's club moved locations of their library 
multiple times over the years and were challenged when a hurricane 
wiped away one of their sites. Regardless of the obstacles that had to 
be overcome, they remained hopeful and persistent.
  After many years of searching for a clubhouse to call home, the 
Women's Club of Hialeah moved into the Old Chamber of Commerce building 
in Hialeah. While there they held different events such as a dance for 
the Senior High students, sponsored a free clinic for babies, and 
donated dresses and clothes to the PTA for children in need. The club 
also worked on multiple projects around Hialeah to brighten the city 
and to eliminate pollution. Due to many of the projects done in Hialeah 
the Women's Club was able to create the Hialeah Pollution Environmental 
Control Board that was adopted in 1971.
  The Women's Club of Hialeah has been organizing events and acts of 
services for now 100 years in May. Some of the events that have been 
held here are monthly Bunco parties for seniors and others, cooking 
classes for mothers and daughters, an annual Pink Party to raise money 
and awareness for cancer research, painting classes, a High School Arts 
scholarship, volunteer support with our County Commissioner and State 
Senator for Thanksgiving food giveaways and pet adoptions. The club has 
made an overall impact to not just the city of Hialeah but to many in 
South Florida.
  Madam Speaker, as a beacon of service, it is truly a privilege to 
work with the highly esteemed Women's Club of Hialeah. Their 
determination to help others and their continuous generosity in our 
community has never wavered, and I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing this outstanding club.

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