[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 49 (Monday, March 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING ZEIDERS ENTERPRISES CELEBRATING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF 
                                BUSINESS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the contributions of Zeiders Enterprises over the 25 years since its 
founding in Prince William County, Virginia. The more than 700 staff 
members of Zeiders Enterprises provide services and assistance to more 
than 1.5 million military and family members at nearly 50 military 
installations worldwide each year.
  Zeiders employees serve in crucial roles as clinical counselors, 
victim advocates, new parent support specialists, financial counselors, 
transition specialists, and relocation specialists. Through these 
activities, Zeiders Enterprises has made a direct, positive difference 
in the lives of individuals, families, their communities, and the 
organizations in which they serve. Especially noteworthy is the role 
that Zeiders plays in supporting the special needs of military service 
members and their families. Zeiders Enterprises is a founding sponsor 
of The Quality of Life Foundation, whose mission is to honor and serve 
our severely injured combat service members and their families by 
helping them face the life-changing challenges unique to their 
situations.
  Employees at Zeiders contribute outside the workplace through 
extensive volunteer service. This volunteer support of the American Red 
Cross, Peace Corps, local schools, youth development programs, 
mentoring programs, victim advocate programs, youth sports programs, 
community orchestras, volunteer fire and rescue departments, and 
military service in National Guard and Reserve occurs in Prince William 
County, Virginia, and across the nation where Zeiders employees live 
and work. The consistent contributions of Zeiders employees to the 
communities in which they serve are truly impressive.
  A culture of public services emanates from the top of the Zeiders 
Enterprises organization. Michael Zeiders, president and CEO, serves 
the citizens of Prince William County and Virginia as an active member 
of both the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board and the 
SkillSource Group Board. Under his leadership, Zeiders Enterprises is 
an active partner in the community. Additionally, Mr. Zeiders has 
supported families of Wounded Warriors nationwide through the Quality 
of Life Foundation.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me today to 
congratulate Zeiders Enterprises on its 25th anniversary and to pay 
tribute to the significant contributions its employees have made in 
improving the lives of our brave men and women who serve this great 
country.

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