[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 136 (Tuesday, August 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE STAFFORD NAACP FOR 67 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 15, 2023

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Stafford 
County NAACP in honor of 67 years of service to the community.
  Founded in 1956, the Stafford County NAACP has worked tirelessly ``to 
ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of 
rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination,'' 
working to build a better future for everyone in Stafford County.
  As the first and longest-serving president of the Stafford County 
NAACP, Frank White, Sr. laid the groundwork for this branch's long-term 
commitment to service. His legacy continues through his son, Frank 
White, Jr.--an active member.
  Under the current leadership of President Yolanda Roussell, the 
Stafford County NAACP continues to be a beacon in the community through 
its activism, partnerships with local churches, support for Black-owned 
businesses, voter registration drives, and community forums on African 
American history, public education, and mental health.
  The Stafford County NAACP brings the entire community together for 
large celebrations--including the Stafford County NAACP Martin Luther 
King, Jr. Celebration and the Stafford County NAACP Juneteenth 
Commemoration and Celebration. These events would not have been 
possible without the hard work of its members.
  The Stafford County NAACP has demonstrated a fervent commitment to 
our communities and an extraordinary devotion to the strength and 
prosperity of our Commonwealth. As the U.S. Representative for 
Virginia's Seventh District, I am honored to recognize this 
organization for its tremendous record of service to Stafford County--
and I thank the Stafford County NAACP for building a stronger Virginia.

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