[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RIVERDALE WOMEN'S CLUB 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2012

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Riverdale 
Women's Club, located in the Borough of Riverdale, Morris County, New 
Jersey as they celebrate their 60th Anniversary.
  The Riverdale Women's Club was founded in 1952 as a community service 
and social organization to provide community improvements, cultural 
enrichment and educational opportunities to the residents of Riverdale 
and surrounding municipalities.
  The Riverdale Women's Club has made many significant contributions to 
their community throughout their long history.
  Utilizing the many talents of group members, the Club crafts lap 
robes and afghans for local nursing homes and hospitals, as well as 
newborn baby hats for area maternity departments. In addition, the 
members of the Club sew sheets for local school nurses and make teddy 
bears to be used by local Police, Fire and Rescue for trauma victims.
  During holiday seasons the Club collects food and provides food 
baskets to Morris County's neediest as well as making candy and cookies 
for local nursing homes. Throughout the year the members of the Club 
collect clothing and sanitary items to give to New Jersey's veterans' 
homes.
  Every year the Women's Club fulfills their longstanding tradition of 
encouraging educational opportunities through the Marie S. Hagberg 
Scholarship, Adele Wasek Art Award and Helen Spengler Continuing 
Education Scholarships given to deserving students. They also sponsor 
Annual Academic Essay and Art Award Competitions.
  In addition, the Club has participated in the establishment of the 
Riverdale Senior Citizen's Club, the Friends of Riverdale Library and 
the Local 4 H Club. They were also instrumental in the foundation of 
the Children's Wellness Clinic and a, number of additional health 
clinics in Riverdale.
  Through their steadfast dedication to addressing the educational and 
social needs of the community while providing a gathering place for 
women, the Riverdale Women's Club has proved itself to be a pillar of 
the Borough of Riverdale. We are proud to have such a dedicated group 
here in Morris County.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Riverdale Women's Club as they celebrate their 
Sixtieth Anniversary.

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