[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E94]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING THE ARLINGTON COUNTY CIVIC FEDERATION'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to commend the 
Arlington County Civic Federation on the occasion of its 90th 
anniversary celebration.
  Born from a handful of concerned citizens' groups devoted to creating 
better schools and roads, the Arlington Civic Federation has grown to 
over 80 organizations as the oldest and longest standing voice in the 
county devoted to improving residents' lives.
  As the boundaries of new civic organizations that comprise the 
Federation have changed over the years, so too have the boundaries of 
issues, ideas, and actions the Federation has endorsed and successfully 
championed for its citizenry.
  The Federation has battled for Arlington's citizens on issues ranging 
from school desegregation, affordable housing, operation of the airport 
authority, HIV/AIDS, Metro and interstate highways, as well as football 
and baseball stadiums. Standing up for the ordinary citizen with a non-
political, nonpartisan, non-sectarian voice, the Federation continues 
to improve the quality of life for Arlingtonians and shape public 
policy from the local to Federal level.
  Patrick A. Smaldore Jr., a lifelong Arlington County resident, career 
civil servant and Naval reservist, now serves the Federation as 
President.
  He is joined by the leadership of Vice President--Jackie Snelling, 
Treasurer--Frances Finta, Secretary--Burt Bostwick, Chairman of the 
Executive Committee--Larry Mayer, Vice Chairman of the Executive 
Committee--Stan Karson and members Eileen Williams, Beth Offenbacker, 
and Frank Emerson. Their work, along with the 14 standing committees is 
responsible for engaging new issues as they arise.
  With the Commonwealth's coming 400th anniversary, we are reminded of 
how intimate a role Arlington has played in the shaping of our Nation's 
history. George Washington, James Madison and George Mason all worked 
or owned land in the county. As the voice of its people, the Federation 
also reminds us of the innovation and leadership that will continue to 
contribute to our future.
  Mr. Speaker, I take great pleasure in honoring the 90th anniversary 
of the Arlington County Civic Federation for its many contributions to 
public affairs and its ongoing commitment to the people of Arlington 
County.

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