[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 61 (Monday, April 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WOODBRIDGE 
                 CHAPTER 1270 ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 10, 2023

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the National 
Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Woodbridge Chapter 1270 on 
its 50th anniversary. The Northern Virginia region is home to tens of 
thousands of federal employees and many retirees who have chosen to 
stay in the region. Throughout their careers, these dedicated civil 
servants have given their time and effort to serve their fellow 
Americans, and NARFE has consistently provided them with coordinated 
support.
  Founded in 1921, NARFE is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to 
protecting and enhancing the earned pay, retirement, and health care 
benefits of federal employees and retirees as well as their spouses and 
survivors. Woodbridge Chapter is one of more than 800 NARFE chapters 
nationwide, with members located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the 
Virgin Islands, and Panama. In Virginia, there are a total of 298,000 
Federal Employees and Retires.
  The Charter for the Woodbridge Chapter was issued April 10, 1973. 
Today, the Chapter membership is over 200 with another 250 national 
members residing in the Woodbridge jurisdiction. Chapter members have 
had a strong voice in many national and local legislative issues 
affecting federal retirees, senior citizens, and the public at large. 
Currently, the chapter has several members participating at high levels 
within the Virginia Federation of NARFE and at Headquarters, including 
the First Vice President, Treasurer, the Chair for National 
Legislation, and an Area Vice President. The Woodbridge Chapter is 
often recognized for its leadership.
  This chapter has supported Alzheimer's research for many years 
through various fundraising events, especially its Fashion Shows in 
years past. On October 26, 2012, Woodbridge Chapter 1270 was recognized 
in the Congressional Record by Congressman Gerry Connolly for raising 
$16,552 for Alzheimer's disease research in 2011 alone. Over the years, 
the chapter has raised more than $100,000 for Alzheimer's research and 
is consistently recognized by the NARFE National Office and the 
Virginia Federation for its efforts. Nationally, since 1983 the NARFE 
organization has raised more than $15 million for Alzheimer's disease 
research. The chapter is also a strong supporter of Prince William 
County's Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) organization 
through annual food drives and individual contributions.
  In the past the chapter has participated in the annual Dale City 4th 
of July parade and has offered paper shredding events for the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Woodbridge Chapter 1270 
for 50 years of dedicated service to Northern Virginia's federal 
employees.
  Individuals in this organization are the lifeblood of our federal 
government, and I am grateful for their service and proud to represent 
so many of the outstanding individuals in this organization. I wish 
them the best for their anniversary and continued success in future 
endeavors.

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