[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E629]
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        HONORING ELMA MANKIN, HERNDON ROTARY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2001

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to honor a friend of Northern Virginia, Ms. Elma Mankin, 
who is being recognized by the Herndon Rotary Club as Citizen of the 
Year at a ceremony on April 25, 2001 in Herndon, Virginia.
  Ms. Mankin has dedicated herself to making our community a better 
place. As an active philanthropist, she spends countless hours 
volunteering in Herndon's many historical sites. She is involved with 
the Herndon Historical Society, the Herndon Women's Club, Reston 
Hospital, Herndon United Methodist Church, the Council for the Arts in 
Herndon, and other local organizations.
  A lifelong member of Herndon, Ms. Mankin has seen it grow from a one-
stop-light town to the booming technological corridor it is today. She 
began her career as a secretary at Herndon High School and eventually 
moved to the Herndon Elementary School. She retired when she gave birth 
to her two daughters. After the last of her children grew up, she 
looked for ways to remain active in the community.
  She went to Northern Virginia Community College to receive her 
associate's degree in fine arts. Her works became well-known, but she 
decided to keep art as a hobby. Ms. Mankin continues to enjoy art, but 
her real joy is her love of volunteering. She became involved in over 
ten organizations after finishing her degree.
  Ms. Mankin continues her volunteer efforts, visiting Reston Hospital 
once a week to assist in the rehabilitation center. She also 
participates in a social group for local women called ``Lunch and Fun 
Bunch.'' She serves as a trustee on the Herndon School Board, a 
lifetime member of the Historical Society, and has served as a town 
election official for 22 years. Her countless hours of service make our 
district proud to have such a fine citizen.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I wish the very best to Ms. Elma Mankin as 
she is recognized as the Citizen of the Year. She certainly has earned 
this recognition, and I call upon all of my colleagues to join me in 
applauding this remarkable achievement.

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