[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 23 (Thursday, February 27, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
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       RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

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                      HON. ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR.

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 1997

  Mr. EHRLICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
organization in my district celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. 
The Republican Women of Anne Arundel County was formed in 1937 as the 
Federation of Republican Women of Anne Arundel County. Its founder was 
Edna Payne of Annapolis.
  It is the oldest and largest Republican organization in Anne Arundel 
County and the fourth largest in Maryland. Its current membership 
stands over 130 members and increases--both men and women--yearly.
  This group of civic-minded people is much more than a partisan 
organization. It is a compassionate group which contributes countless 
hours and energy toward serving the people of Anne Arundel County. It 
is a prime supporter for a local domestic abuse shelter, makes 
contributions to the Salvation Army, the local food bank, and other 
important charities.
  Mr. Speaker, this organization is a living example of the spirit of 
citizenship envisioned by the founders of this great Nation. Political 
and charitable participation are the duties of everyone in a true 
democracy. The Republican Women of Anne Arundel County regularly prove 
that actions speak louder than words. I want to congratulate them on 
reaching this 60th anniversary milestone.

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