[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1652]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF STUART FINLEY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of my good friend, Mr. Stuart Finely.
  Present-day Northern Virginia is characterized by swaths of economic 
and residential growth, traffic, and the frenetic pace of those eager 
to get ahead. But amid this hustle and bustle lies the unique community 
of Lake Barcroft--a place that holds a special place in my heart and in 
the hearts of all of those lucky enough to have lived along its shores.
  Lake Barcroft is a man-made lake located in the vicinity of Seven 
Corners area of Northern Virginia, offering an oasis of peace and 
tranquility in an otherwise busy suburban region. As with many such 
places, the work of a few dedicated souls has been instrumental in 
creating and maintaining the special flavor so many now enjoy.
  Stuart Finley was such an individual. A man whose dedication and 
industry were instrumental in making Lake Barcroft the special place it 
is today, and without whom the lake might not even exist.
  Over a span of almost fifty years, Stuart dedicated innumerable hours 
to projects involving the lake. He was an early president of the Lake 
Barcroft Community Association, then later served as chairman of the 
engineering committee. But through the numerous positions with 
different organizations, perhaps the most fitting title for Stuart was 
``community problem solver.'' Be it organizing dredging projects or the 
purchase of the lake itself, Stuart was intimately involved.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, as a resident of Lake Barcroft, I wish to 
express my gratitude to Stuart Finley and pay tribute to his lifetime 
of community service. Northern Virginia is a better place due to his 
efforts, and I appreciate this opportunity to express my regret at his 
passing.

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