[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1036-E1037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MRS. EILEEN THRALL

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2023

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mrs. Eileen 
Thrall on being named Dumfries, Virginia's 2023 Living Legend by Mayor 
Derrick Wood
  For years, Eileen has served as an exemplary member of the Dumfries 
community through her work as a reporter for Potomac News, where she 
authored the widely enjoyed Dumfries Community Column. Her column 
provided insight into the community and highlighted the wonderful 
facets of the town, sharing with her audience what makes Dumfries so 
remarkable.
  Aside from journalism, Eileen has also dedicated her time to 
advocating for Dumfries and its residents through her various community 
and public service positions. She selflessly selved on the Prince 
William County Board of Zoning Appeals for over two decades, working 
for the betterment of her community.
  Eileen serves on the Board of Directors for the Good Shepherd Housing 
Foundation working to provide housing options to those in need and has 
been an advocate for good environmental stewardship through her 
leadership of Friends of Quantico Bay and her involvement with the 
Friends of Quantico Creek.
  Eileen represents seniors within the town of Dumfries, serving as an 
executive committee member on the Prince William Commission on Aging 
where she advocates for issues related to aging and caregiving. And as 
an active

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member of the Dumfries United Methodist Church, Eileen has served in 
various capacities supporting the church and her community.
  Eileen's love and dedication for the Town of Dumfries is clear, and 
the work she does on behalf of her community serves as a pillar of 
inspiration across Virginia.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and 
thanking Mrs. Eileen Thrall, a Living Legend, for her contributions to 
the community and the Town of Dumfries.

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