[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 147 (Monday, October 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2093]
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             FRANK RAFLO, HONORED BY KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 20, 2003

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to recognize my 
constituent Mr. Frank Raflo, of Leesburg, VA, upon his receipt of ``The 
Hixon Award,'' the highest award presented by Kiwanis International.
  Frank, referenced fondly by friends and associates as ``Mr. 
Leesburg,'' has earned the admiration of many for his tireless efforts 
on behalf of the community. Frank served Leesburg as mayor, county 
supervisor and chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Now 
in his early eighties he remains active on the Governor's Council of 
Virginia Towns and writes his weekly column ``Just Being Frank,'' for 
the Leesburg Today newspaper.
  In 1957, Frank and some associates founded the Leesburg Kiwanis Club 
and soon after instituted the Leesburg Halloween Parade, said to be the 
largest of its kind east of the Mississippi River.
  No recognition of Frank's contributions to the Leesburg community 
would be complete without mention of his wife Frances, a source of 
inspiration and encouragement.
  I am proud to call attention to the achievements of Frank Raflo as he 
is honored with this prestigious award. On behalf of the people of 
Virginia's 10th Congressional District and the Leesburg community, I 
congratulate Frank for his outstanding contributions to the community.

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