[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 42 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING ZEIDERS ENTERPRISES ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the many contributions of Zeiders Enterprises in 
communities here and across the Nation since its founding 30 years ago 
in Prince William County, VA.
  The more than 1,000 staff members of Zeiders Enterprises serve in 
crucial roles as clinical counselors, victim advocates, new parent 
support specialists, personal financial counselors, transition 
specialists, spouse education and career counselors, 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. 
Particularly noteworthy is the role that Zeiders plays in supporting 
the special needs of military servicemembers 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 servicemembers 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. They support 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 the National Guard and 
Reserve. Leading by example and helping to create a culture of public 
service is Mr. Michael Zeiders, CEO and founder. Mr. Zeiders has 
supported families of wounded warriors nationwide through the Quality 
of Life Foundation, served on the Northern Virginia Workforce 
Investment Board, and is working with the City of Virginia Beach to 
develop the American Dream Theater to foster emerging artists.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join with me to congratulate 
Zeiders Enterprises on its 30th anniversary and to pay tribute to the 
significant contributions its employees have made in improving our 
communities and the lives of our brave men and women who serve in the 
United States Armed Forces.

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