[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1605]
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   RECOGNIZING THE 2016 OFFICERS OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY FEDERATION OF 
                         CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the Fairfax County 
Federation of Citizens' Associations (the ``Federation'') and the 
individuals who will serve as officers for the 2016-2017 term. As a 
former two-term President of the Federation, I understand that those 
who volunteer their time, energies, and talents to civic activities 
play a vital role in making Fairfax County one of the best places in 
the nation in which to live, work, and raise a family. I am honored to 
recognize the following individuals for their service to our community:
  President: Tim Thompson.
  First Vice-President: Ed Wyse.
  Second Vice-President: Bill Barfield.
  Treasurer: Alejandro Mattiuzzo.
  Corresponding Secretary: Matt Bell.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking these 
individuals and in congratulating them on being chosen as officers by 
the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' Associations. Civic 
engagement is one of the core indicators of a healthy community and 
Fairfax County residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life due in 
part to the efforts of these individuals. Their contributions and 
leadership have been a great benefit to our community and truly merit 
our highest praise. I commend them for the enthusiasm that has led them 
to seek officer positions within the Federation and ask my colleagues 
to join me in wishing them great success in all future endeavors.

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