[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 69 (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E795]
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   HONORING NORM NEISS FOR HIS MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS 
                               COMMUNITY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Norm Neiss for the more than 50 years of service he has given to the 
Mantua community in Virginia.
  Mr. Neiss dedicated his life to serving the nation, spending more 
than 29 years in the United States Navy as a naval aviator. He retired 
from the Navy in 1974, but his service to our country continued through 
his dedication to his community.
  Mr. Neiss moved to Virginia in 1965 and has been an active member of 
the community ever since. He was the Chabad Lubavich Temple Liason, and 
he was a volunteer for the New Covenant Committee, the Architectural 
and Environmental Review Committee, the District Planning Commission, 
the Fairfax Federation, and the Fairfax County Citizen Emergency 
Response Team's medical corps. In addition to generously donating his 
time as a member of these many community organizations, Mr. Neiss 
served in a number of local leadership positions, heading the 
Providence District Council, heading the Mantua Neighborhood Watch, and 
serving as the President of the Mantua Community Association.
  Mr. Neiss never sought recognition for his many efforts in the many 
organizations in which he so graciously gave of his time. Nevertheless, 
his neighbors noticed his dedication and the shining example that he 
set. They nominated Mr. Neiss as the 2012 Fairfax Federation of 
Citizens Associations Citizen of the Year. The Federation represents 
the homeowners, civic, and citizen associations for Fairfax County's 
more than 1 million residents. Further, in recognition of his tireless 
service, Mr. Neiss was selected to be the Grand Marshall for the 2012 
Mantua Parade on June 9th.
  Mr. Neiss' life-long dedication to serving his community is a 
wonderful example for us all. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
thanking Norm Neiss for the tireless efforts he so graciously has given 
over the past 50 years and to recognize the tremendous contributions he 
has made to the Mantua community and the nation.

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