[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF OLD DOMINION COTILLION

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor the 25th 
anniversary of Old Dominion Cotillion. Established in 1991, Old 
Dominion Cotillion has worked tirelessly to educate young women about 
how to conduct themselves with grace and poise, as well as the value of 
community service.
  Old Dominion Cotillion is an all-volunteer, nonprofit women's social 
organization founded by Sherry Clark Pressley of Vienna, Virginia. Her 
original vision, along with friends Alice Cromarty, Lisa Alexander and 
Lynn Williams, was to establish an organization of families working 
together to expand their daughters' knowledge and confidence to deal 
with their future adult lives. The work done by the women of Old 
Dominion Cotillion has helped shape the lives of countless young women 
who will serve as the leaders of tomorrow.
  The ODC's commitment to the community can be seen not only through 
their efforts to prepare young women for adulthood, but also through 
their service efforts. This year alone their membership contributed 
more than 900 hours of service to the Ronald McDonald House in Falls 
Church, as well as to several other organizations. During these years 
of volunteerism, ODC has received many accolades and recognitions, such 
as the Fairfax County Youth Volunteer Service Award for outstanding 
service and the Shelter House 30th Anniversary Champion Award for the 
high level of service and commitment to preventing and ending 
homelessness. It is organizations like this which keep the communities 
in Virginia's 10th District vibrant and thriving, and it is my 
privilege to represent them.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 25th 
anniversary of Old Dominion Cotillion and thank them for their efforts 
to prepare young women for adulthood. What has evolved throughout their 
twenty-five-year history has been nothing less than magical. It has 
brought women together to work for the betterment of not only their 
girls but their families and communities. I know the Old Dominion 
Cotillion will continue to provide these young ladies with 
opportunities to serve and grow as individuals, and I wish them all the 
best

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