[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E574]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    LOANTAKA CHAPTER OF NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Loantaka 
Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Revolution, organized 
in the Borough of Madison, Morris County, New Jersey and the 
Parsippanong Chapters of the National Society Daughters of the 
Revolution, organized in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris 
County, New Jersey as they celebrate their 85th and 100th anniversary 
respectively.
  The Loantaka-Parsippanong Chapter resulted from the merger of the 
Parsippanong and Loantaka DAR chapters in 1992. The Parsippanong 
Chapter was organized on October 14, 1912 with Ruth E. Tichenor 
Fairchild as Organizing Regent and the Loantaka Chapter was organized 
in 1927 with Jane Wilson Graham Ridley as Organizing Regent. Today, 
members continue to promote the awareness of our rich history.
  Throughout their history, both the Loantaka and Parsippanong Chapters 
have demonstrated a marked commitment to the Morris area. In the past, 
the Loantaka Chapter has supported efforts to make Jockey Hollow a 
national historical park and participated in the celebration of the 
National Parks bicentennial in 1972.
  Similarly, the Parsippanong Chapter has demonstrated its commitment 
by sponsoring Memorial Day Services at the Parsippany Presbyterian 
Church Cemetery where 84 Revolutionary War soldiers are buried.
  The Loantaka-Parsippanong Chapter prides itself on working to 
preserve buildings and landmarks that are of historical significance, 
and on supporting the National Society's scholarships, approved 
schools, and Native American endeavors.
  The Daughters of the Revolution persistently furthers its mission of 
education as well as the preservation of history by sponsoring 
activities such as Good Citizens, a program which recognizes and awards 
scholarships to high school seniors exemplifying the ideals of good 
citizenship, and by joining with other patriotic, heritage, and 
historical organizations in providing educational opportunities to 
local citizens and schoolchildren.
  The Loantaka and Parsippanong chapters have also enriched the 
community by providing philanthropic services such as supporting 
schools for children with special needs, providing service to patients 
in Veterans' Hospitals, and offering financial aid for American Indian 
students. Through their steadfast dedication to addressing the 
educational and social needs of the community while preserving the 
culture and history of the Morris area, the Loantaka-Parsippanong 
chapter has proved itself to be a pillar of our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Loantaka and Parsippanong Chapters of the National Society 
Daughters of the Revolution as they celebrate their 85th and 100th 
anniversaries.

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