[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF WESTMINSTER AT LAKE RIDGE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 8, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 20th 
Anniversary of Westminster at Lake Ridge, a continuing-care retirement 
community in Lake Ridge, Virginia.
   Founded in 1906, the Westminster Ingleside Family of Communities was 
established in the District of Columbia by the Washington City 
Presbytery. This group of continuing-care retirement communities 
currently comprises Ingleside at King Farm, Ingleside at Rock Creek, 
and Westminster at Lake Ridge.
   The Westminster Ingleside Foundation supports charitable activities 
in these communities and advances initiatives aimed at improving senior 
health and well-being. The three communities and foundation are managed 
by the Westminster Ingleside Service Corporation.
   The planning for Westminster at Lake Ridge (WLR) began in 1978. 
Myles Golbranson took the lead in organizing the effort to build the 
community. Mr. Golbranson and his group of Presbyterians envisioned a 
continuing-care community that would provide a nurturing and 
stimulating living environment for seniors and retirees. It was 
established as a not-for-profit in 1989, and just four years later, the 
first residents moved into their new homes in Lake Ridge.
   Today, Westminster at Lake Ridge is a community of civically engaged 
and well-informed seniors. Residents donate thousands of volunteer 
hours to the surrounding community. They participate in literacy, 
citizenship, education, political advocacy, and various other 
charitable programs. Many of the residents are active in informative 
monthly speaking organizations as well as fitness and hobby groups. I 
am honored to host an annual Senior Issues Forum in the community where 
I can always expect a thoughtful exchange with my constituents.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the 
20th Anniversary of Westminster at Lake Ridge. A vision that began 35 
years ago is now a vibrant continuing-care retirement community and a 
welcoming place where anyone can feel at home.

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