[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 29, 1994)]
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                E X T E N S I O N   O F   R E M A R K S


        A TRIBUTE TO FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS ON ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 1994

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the Village of Friendship Heights, MD, on its 80th 
anniversary. Friendship Heights is aptly named, a fine model of an 
American community epitomized by its sense of community, its special 
spirit, and its dedication to community service. The village is widely 
known for its beautiful village center: a focal point for the arts, for 
civic discourse, and for continuing education for all its citizens. It 
is also recognized for the pastoral Hubert H. Humphrey Park.
  Friendship Heights was incorporated as a special taxing district in 
1914 and, in 1973, residents received the right to vote in village 
elections. Friendship Heights has always been an informed community; 
its residents have remained knowledgeable about legislation and other 
issues affecting the community.
  At this year's celebration on July 4, Jane Lawton will receive the 
Elizabeth Scull Outstanding Community Service Award. Ms. Lawton, 
currently serving as special assistant to County Executive Neal Potter, 
has devoted much time and energy to the people of Montgomery County. I 
would also like to extend my congratulations to Dr. Alfred Muller, 
Mayor of Friendship Heights, and to the members of the Village Council: 
Frank Valeo, Melanie Rose White, Saul Goldberg, Patricia Forkan, Martin 
Kuhn, and Eric J. Ellman, as well as to the Village Manager--Leslie 
Strathmann. They have provided outstanding leadership to the village.
  If history is any guide, the people of Friendship Heights will 
continue to enrich Montgomery County and the State of Maryland through 
their commitment to community participation and service. I am proud to 
serve as their Representative in the Congress of the United States.

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