[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA VETERANS 
               ASSOCIATION'S 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2017

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 
Northern Virginia Veterans Association's 2nd Anniversary Celebration. 
NOVA Veterans operates with the mission of supporting local veterans 
and families through coordination of services and case management until 
all needs are met. After coordinating resources for the veterans and 
their families, NOVA Veterans then completes the case by supplying 
information on local fitness, arts programs, and recreation resources.
   NOVA Veterans began supporting veterans and their families in July 
2015 and have since supported more than 50 clients and have completed 
more than 600 hours of case management. The organization has grown to 
include 42 partners, affiliates, sponsors, and donors. NOVA Veterans 
has more than 60 individuals who support their mission on an individual 
level through volunteering and donations and these numbers continue to 
grow.
   NOVA Veterans' comprehensive network of proven local resources 
creates rapid, efficient, and effective results while also serving as a 
rally point where former and current military members and military 
support organizations can team up and serve their community. The 
multifaceted, inclusive, and collaborative support and care NOVA 
Veterans gives to our nation's veterans and their families empowers 
them to become involved in their communities and to improve the health 
and quality of their lives. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in 
celebrating NOVA Veterans' second anniversary and to wish them 
continued success in the future.

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