RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI SORORITY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CHAPTER

On 2026-08-05, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI SORORITY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CHAPTER" in the Senate.

RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI SORORITY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CHAPTER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 128 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 128 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4473] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING ALPHA PHI SORORITY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CHAPTER Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the Alpha Phi Sorority at the University of Maryland, College Park. Alpha Phi has dedicated its philanthropic efforts to advancing women's heart health, the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Although the topic of women's heart health is often overlooked, the members of Alpha Phi have made it their mission to advance this vital cause through research, education, and advocacy. The University of Maryland chapter has received national recognition for its year-round efforts to not only raise funds, but to increase awareness of heart disease and relevant prevention methods. Every year, the University of Maryland chapter hosts the Red Dress Gala, their capstone philanthropic event. This past year, they successfully raised over $26,000 to benefit their cause. Beyond their fundraising, the members of Alpha Phi treat every event as an opportunity to educate the campus community, honor those affected by heart disease, and inspire others to support women's health. I commend the Alpha Phi Sorority at the University of Maryland, College Park for its unshakeable dedication to women's heart health and look forward to witnessing its continued impact on its community. ____________________