[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 44 (Friday, April 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE VIENNA COMMUNITY CENTER'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2006

  Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 40th 
Anniversary of the Vienna Community Center located in Fairfax County, 
Virginia.
  For 40 years, the Vienna Community Center has served as the main 
location for the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department. Like 
all aspects of the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, the 
Vienna Community Center enjoys a rich history of providing quality 
programs and facilities to the town's citizenry.
  Even before the Community Center's construction, it was bringing the 
Town of Vienna together as a neighborhood. In 1946, the Vienna Lions 
Club provided the initial donation for the Community Center. In 1964, 
the opening night performance of the Vienna Theater served as a benefit 
event kicking off the final leg of the fund raising drive to build the 
Town's new Community Center. Tickets for the event were available from 
sponsoring organizations, which included the First National Bank and 
the Vienna Trust Co. The fund raising goal required to build the 
Community Center was completed through these community-backed ticket 
sales as well as direct donations from businesses, organizations, and 
community residents. Construction of the center began shortly 
thereafter.
  The Community Center opened its doors on Sunday, April 17, 1966. The 
dedication ceremonies, organized by the Vienna Woman's Club, brought 
together a variety of area clubs and organizations.
  Since those opening ceremonies, The Vienna Community Center has 
provided facilities for many events serving people of all ages such as 
fashion shows, bazaars, health fairs, plays, and antique exhibits.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank the Vienna Community 
Center for 40 years of dedicated service to its community. The 
activities, classes, programs, camps and trips, which the Vienna 
Community Center facilitates, enhance the town's sense of community. I 
call upon my colleagues to join me in applauding the Vienna Community 
Center's past accomplishments and in wishing the Center continued 
success in the many years to come.