[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1929]
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           TRIBUTE TO THE MEMBERS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 1997

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the staff and 
management of the Members First Federal Credit Union on the opening of 
their new operations center in Mechanicsburg, PA. This new center is 
located in Pennsylvania's 19th Congressional district which I 
represent.
  Founded in 1950 by employees of the U.S. Naval Supply Depot in 
Mechanicsburg, Members First provided basic account services to a 
handful of members. Since then, the credit union has expanded its 
capabilities to keep pace with the ever changing needs of its members. 
Throughout its history, Members First has pooled resources to benefit 
its members--loan by loan, deposit by deposit, sharing a special 
relationship with each and ever member.
  Today, Members First is a full service financial cooperative meeting 
the needs of more than 78,000 members and offering an array of products 
and services. The credit union takes great pride in staff, members, and 
all they have achieved together as they mark another milestone in their 
history with the mission of ``improving economic well being and quality 
of life of all members.''
  The new center will offer the latest in financial services technology 
and house the administrative and support functions of the credit union. 
The new operations center is not just a building, but a symbol of the 
pride in the organization and growth of their membership. It is a 
foundation for the future as Members First strives to meet members' 
needs in the years ahead by enhancing quality and service to its 
members.
  Again Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the efforts of the staff 
and management of the Members First Federal Credit Union on this 
momentous occasion.




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