[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 167 (Wednesday, December 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2209-E2210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEST SPRINGFIELD CIVIC ASSOCIATION

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2001

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to honor the West Springfield Civic Association for forty 
years of exceptional service to the Northern Virginia community. Its 
dedication throughout our region has been, and will continue to be, an 
asset to the residents of the West Springfield area.
  The West Springfield Civic Association was formed in 1961 by 
residents of West Springfield, Westview, and Keene Mill Manor 
neighborhoods. The motto of the association is Utile Dulci, Latin for 
``the useful with the pleasant.'' This civic association, together with 
many other area civic associations, formed the Greater Springfield 
Community Council.
  With the growth of the community, a need for a new high school became 
evident. The civic association was influential in naming West 
Springfield High School after its community, rather than being named 
for a famous Virginian like most other Northern Virginia high schools 
are.
  Within the community, the West Springfield Civic Association worked 
hard to keep the area filled with trees. It was also instrumental in 
the creation of bike paths and sidewalks along main roadways, and 
replaced a plank bridge covering the railroad tracks.
  Since its inception in 1961, the members of the West Springfield 
Civic Association has always been a positive force for the development, 
progress and recognition of the Greater Springfield area. Not only has 
this organization held many meritorious events, but has also served in 
informing the residents of current issues affecting the community. In 
addition, the members of the Association have created a website which 
provides news, information, and events in the area, in addition to 
previous newsletters and minutes from past.

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  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to thank the West Springfield Civic 
Association for their hard work and dedication throughout the past 
forty years. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating an 
extraordinary group of devoted men and women.

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