[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATIONS TO AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS ON REACHING 100 MILLION 
                            MEMBER MILESTONE

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
America's credit unions on reaching an historic milestone of achieving 
100 million members nationwide. Credit unions are liked by their 
members for the quality service and financial education they offer. 
That is why one in three Americans have proudly united themselves with 
the common values and principles of credit union membership.
  South Carolina is especially appreciative of credit unions as Ed 
Templeton, President and CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union of North 
Augusta, South Carolina, recently became the new chairman of the 
National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU).
  Since America's first credit union opened its doors in Manchester, 
N.H. in 1908, millions have made the choice to become credit union 
members. Credit Unions help unite communities. It is likely you can 
join a credit union if you live, work, or worship in a particular area. 
Membership can be obtained through employers, families, school or 
alumni associations, industry or trade groups, and even homeowners' 
associations.
  As a credit union member myself, I stand proudly in congratulating 
the more than seventy South Carolina credit unions and approximately 
1.4 million citizen-members on this historic achievement. When 100 
million Americans have united as credit union members, each one knows 
he or she is in good company.

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