[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF DOROTHY R. (DOTTIE) SPINDLE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2018

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Fairfax 
County's leading citizens, Dottie Spindle, who is retiring as Secretary 
of The 123 Club after 27 years of service.
  The 123 Club was formed over 30 years ago by a group of Northern 
Virginia Business Leaders who were interested in promoting economic 
development in Northern Virginia and George Mason University. Since 
that time, Fairfax County has blossomed into one of the most vibrant 
business corridors in the nation, and George Mason University has grown 
to house over 35,000 students at the graduate and undergraduate level, 
making it the largest University in Virginia.
  Through the last 27 years, Dottie Spindle has served as Secretary (a 
volunteer position), coordinating meetings, reaching out to speakers, 
and keeping the books on an evolving membership of movers and shakers 
across Northern Virginia. The 123 Club has hosted Governors, Senators, 
Congressmen, State Legislators, Cabinet officers and leaders in 
economic academia. Though membership has changed, along with a growing 
and diverse business establishment, Dottie Spindle has been the one 
constant, holding together a band of eclectic community leaders and 
scheduling meetings, ensuring quorums and keeping the group together.
  A long time employee of Dewberry, a large engineering firm in 
Fairfax, Dottie has announced her well-earned retirement, and will be 
stepping down this spring from both entities. The 123 Club and the 
citizens of Fairfax County will greatly miss her, as she has made a 
substantial mark serving behind the scenes.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Dottie 
Spindle for her contributions to our community.

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