[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 53 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOUNT VERNON-LEE CHAMBER OF 
                                COMMERCE

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2004

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Moran and I rise today to 
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of 
Commerce (MVLCC) located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
  Since 1954, the MVLCC has provided dedicated service to southeast 
Fairfax County, working tirelessly to promote business development and 
success. The chamber has effectively created an environment in which 
both well-established and new businesses can thrive. With regard to 
public policy, the MVLCC has powerfully advocated local business 
priorities, working with local, state, and federal officials on 
economic, transportation, and public safety issues.
  In addition, the MVLCC plays an active role in local tourism, 
providing helpful information on hotels, restaurants, and points of 
interests to visitors in the area. Recently, the chamber contributed 
greatly to the community-based efforts responsible for bringing the 
National Museum of the United States Army to Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
  Over the years, the MVLCC has demonstrated great commitment to the 
entire Mt. Vernon-Lee area. Having recognized the importance of 
education to a strong community, the MVLCC grants scholarships to six 
graduating high school students each year. The MVLCC and its members 
run a weekly Meals on Wheels delivery route to provide warm and 
friendly meals to home-bound members of the community.
  Since its inception in 1954, the MVLCC has proven an invaluable asset 
to the Mt. Vernon-Lee community, helping make southeastern Fairfax 
County a great place to live, learn, work, do business, and visit. We 
greatly appreciate the chamber's notable contributions to Northern 
Virginia.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, we would like to commend and congratulate 
the MVLCC on fifty years of success. They have served the interests of 
both their members and their community well, truly meriting 
recognition. We call upon our colleagues to join us in applauding the 
MVLCC's past accomplishments and in wishing the chamber continued 
success in the many years to come.

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