Bennie Thompson in the 119th Congress. 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,
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HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a truly exceptional organization, the Xi Epsilon Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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.
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.
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
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.