[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 131 (Monday, October 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIENNA WOMAN'S CLUB

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 17, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the 50th anniversary of the Vienna Woman's Club located in Vienna, 
Virginia.
  The Vienna Woman's Club is a service and civic organization that was 
formed under the name of the Vienna Hills Woman's Club by 22 women on 
October 12, 1955. The following year, the group became affiliated with 
the General Federation of Women's Clubs in January of 1956, and 
membership was expanded to all Vienna women. The club meets the third 
Wednesday of the month, and is responsible for numerous projects that 
enhance and contribute to the Vienna community.
  Some instrumental projects the club has participated in for years 
include the club's scholarship program and the Policeman of the Year 
award. The Vienna Woman's Club inaugurated its scholarship program in 
1962, and since that time has awarded approximately $100,000 in 
scholarships to Vienna high school students. In 1967, the club awarded 
its first Policeman of the Year award. Each year, the club recognizes a 
Town police officer and holds a banquet in his or her honor. The 
recipient also participates in the annual Vienna Halloween Parade, 
which is enjoyed by many Northern Virginia residents.
  In addition, the club has helped to improve the community by helping 
to establish a branch of the Fairfax County Library, furnishing a room 
at Fairfax Hospital for a more comfortable stay for hospital patients, 
and has set up eye testing clinics for pre-school children. Some 
philanthropic events the club has participated in include the Annual 
Harvest Bazaar and Craft Fair, to which the proceeds are donated to the 
scholarship program, and contributing a generous donation to the Vienna 
Community Center. The club members have also worked to promote holiday 
cheer by acting as hostesses at the Annual Christmas Sing-Along held at 
Wolftrap Farm Park.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to commend and congratulate the 
Vienna Woman's Club on 50 years of success. They have served the 
interests of their community well, truly meriting recognition. I call 
upon my colleagues to join me in applauding their past accomplishments 
and in wishing the club continued success in the many years to come.

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