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HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC.

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On 2026-04-09, Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC." in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered infrastructure.

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HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E306-E307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC. ______ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON of mississippi in the house of representatives Thursday, April 9, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a truly exceptional organization, the Xi Epsilon Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University and is grounded in the principles of Scholarships, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. Chartered on June 16, 1988, the Xi Epsilon Zeta Chapter in Natchez, Mississippi, continues to uphold these ideals through impactful community engagement and collaborative service initiatives. During the 2025-2026 sorority year, the chapter supported youth empowerment and voter registration drives; raised awareness for breast cancer and bullying prevention; conducted highway cleanups; and made donations to the Guardian Shelter for Domestic Violence, the VA Clinic, the Stewpot, and the Senior Citizens Center, among many other community service efforts. Hoilday and annual service activities included participation in Wreaths Across America, Salvation Army bell ringing, Global Day of Service, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, the Autism Awareness Walk, Mary Bird Perkins Live Well Cancer Screening, and support for Relay for Life, reflecting the chapter's continued commitment to meaningful service and community impact. The leadship of the Xi Epsilon Zeta Chapter includes: Dr. Stacie N. C. Grant, International President and CEO, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Marilyn Alexander-Turner, President Dr. Hazel Washington, First Vice President Dr. Jennifer Williams, Second Vice President Dewana Strauder, Third Vice President and Historian Detrica Berry, Treasurer Venessia King, Secretary [[Page E307]] Larita Brengettsy, Assistant Treasurer Latrice Felton, Assistant Secretary Dr. Chrystal Morgan, Parliamentarian Nancy Green, Chaplain Fredaca Donald, Reporter Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for its actions and achievements in the Natchez, Mississippi, community. ____________________

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HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E306-E307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE XI EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI SORORITY, INC. ______ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON of mississippi in the house of representatives Thursday, April 9, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a truly exceptional organization, the Xi Epsilon Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University and is grounded in the principles of Scholarships, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. Chartered on June 16, 1988, the Xi Epsilon Zeta Chapter in Natchez, Mississippi, continues to uphold these ideals through impactful community engagement and collaborative service initiatives. During the 2025-2026 sorority year, the chapter supported youth empowerment and voter registration drives; raised awareness for breast cancer and bullying prevention; conducted highway cleanups; and made donations to the Guardian Shelter for Domestic Violence, the VA Clinic, the Stewpot, and the Senior Citizens Center, among many other community service efforts. Hoilday and annual service activities included participation in Wreaths Across America, Salvation Army bell ringing, Global Day of Service, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, the Autism Awareness Walk, Mary Bird Perkins Live Well Cancer Screening, and support for Relay for Life, reflecting the chapter's continued commitment to meaningful service and community impact. The leadship of the Xi Epsilon Zeta Chapter includes: Dr. Stacie N. C. Grant, International President and CEO, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Marilyn Alexander-Turner, President Dr. Hazel Washington, First Vice President Dr. Jennifer Williams, Second Vice President Dewana Strauder, Third Vice President and Historian Detrica Berry, Treasurer Venessia King, Secretary [[Page E307]] Larita Brengettsy, Assistant Treasurer Latrice Felton, Assistant Secretary Dr. Chrystal Morgan, Parliamentarian Nancy Green, Chaplain Fredaca Donald, Reporter Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for its actions and achievements in the Natchez, Mississippi, community. ____________________