Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Division I. in St. Clair County. IL. They will celebrate their 100th anniversary on Sunday. October 20. 1996. The women of Division I received their charter in East Saint Louis. IL. on October 30. 1896. Originally. the primary purpose of the Ladies AOH was to assist young immigrant Irish girls coming to the United States in security employment. offering them protection. and moral support. Today. Hibernians are primarily a Catholic action group and service organization. The preamble of the constitution of the Ladies order states the intent and purpose of the group is to promote the interests and welfare of Americans of Irish descent. to aid the people of Ireland to achieve independence. to promote Catholic action and to assist in mission work.
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