[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E729]
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           IN HONOR OF THE ARLINGTON COUNTY CIVIC FEDERATION

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 1996

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to commend the Arlington County 
Civic Federation on the occasion of its 80th anniversary celebration.
  Founded in 1916 by a coalition of six neighborhood associations which 
saw the wisdom of working together on issues of common concern, the 
federation is now comprised of 68 civic organizations. It stands as the 
oldest countywide organization in Arlington.
  As its bylaws indicate, the object of the federation shall be to 
promote the general welfare of Arlington County and vicinity in 
nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and nonpolitical manner. Its success speaks 
for itself. As a review of its records chronicle, practically all major 
improvements the county enjoys today are the result of actions 
initiated or supported by the federation.
  It is truly the civic voice of Arlington when it debates topics and 
presents its views to county officials, State legislators and those of 
us in Congress. The federation also sponsors a candidate and 
congressional night to keep elected officials accountable to those who 
elect them. As a participant in Congress Night, I am well aware of the 
vital role this organization plays in our community.
  Scott McGeary, whose interest in public affairs began as a Page in 
the U.S. Senate, has served as president of the federation for the past 
2 years. He has been joined in federation leadership by vice president 
William F. Nolden, secretary Tommye Morton, treasurer John F. Nicholas, 
Jr., executive committee chairman Frances Finta, vice chairman Timothy 
Wise, and members Rohan Samaraweena, Sue Zajac and Larry Zaragoza. 
Supplemented by a legion of 14 active committees, they have addressed a 
wide range of local, State and Federal issues this year in keeping with 
the tradition of effective citizen activism.
  For the entirety of its 80-year history, the federation has 
functioned as a sounding board for all citizens on matters of civic 
interest. It truly represents the grass roots opinions of its member 
organizations.
  I am pleased, Mr. Speaker, to note the anniversary celebration of the 
federation and congratulate this valued organization on its many 
contributions to public affairs.

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