[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2369]
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 HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMUNITY OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WOODS

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
neighborhood community that was founded in my district 40 years ago 
this Thanksgiving weekend. Sleepy Hollow Woods, home to the second 
oldest tree in the state of Virginia, at nearly 400 years of age, has 
played a significant role in the Falls Church community throughout the 
years. It has been a neighborhood where families can raise their 
children and their children can in turn raise their children.
  On Thanksgiving Day of 1958, the first family moved into the new 
neighborhood located off Columbia Pike, just across from Mason District 
Part. One year later, in 1959, the community of Sleepy Hollow Woods was 
established. In the post-World War II era, the first families were 
mostly young Pentagon and Capitol Hill types who were looking to start 
families of their own. Sleepy Hollow Woods with its affordable housing 
and convenient proximity to Washington, D.C., made this an ideal 
community for young families.
  Sleepy Hollow Woods, with its winding streets, shady trees and 
spacious private yards has received accolades in a national magazine 
when the neighborhood first opened. People traveled from all around the 
nation not only to view the community but also to reside in one of the 
new model homes. As with all new communities inhabited by young 
professionals, there has always been a feeling of hustle and bustle in 
Sleepy Hollow Woods. Waking up early on Saturday mornings to the sound 
and smell of fresh grass being cut; the laughter of children playing in 
the yard; and the sounds of a kick-ball game in the cul-de-sac. Not 
much has changed since 1959. The trees are a little larger and new 
faces have blossomed, but the community closeness and pride has never 
left the neighborhood.
  Currently, Sleepy Hollow Woods has 378 homes and almost fifty 
nationalities are represented. Everyone is community conscious and 
there is a high number of volunteers for neighborhood projects and 
neighbor support. To demonstrate how close-knit the community is, the 
residents of Sleepy Hollow Woods are holding a series of celebrations 
to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the neighborhood. All 
43 original homeowners have been invited of which 39 will be in 
attendance.
  Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, I would like to ask my colleagues join me 
today in commending Sleepy Hollow Woods for its rich history and 
dedication to their neighborhood and community. I also would like to 
wish Sleepy Hollow Woods a warm congratulations on their 40th 
anniversary and for being a community whose vision and character 
reflect the best of America.

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