[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 116 (Monday, July 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED 
              FEDERAL EMPLOYEES VIENNA-OAKTON CHAPTER 1116

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 15, 2024

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the National Active 
and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Vienna-Oakton Chapter 1116 on its 
55th 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 Vienna-Oakton Chapter 1116 is one of more than 1,600 NARFE 
chapters nationwide.
  The Charter for Chapter 1116 was signed on June 3, 1969. At that 
time, the Chapter name was ``Vienna,'' and ended up being changed to 
``Vienna-Oakton'' in 2005. Four of the past presidents are still active 
in this chapter. Chapter members have had a strong voice in many 
national and local legislative issues affecting federal retirees, 
senior citizens, and the public at large. The Board members of Chapter 
1116 work to uphold the association's mission and promote the education 
and welfare of area members and participate in the Virginia Federation 
of NARFE meetings and conferences.
  This chapter's members support and contribute to Alzheimer's Research 
which had contributions of over $16 million at the end of April 2024. 
Chapter 1116 members' contributions helped make Virginia Number One in 
the nation with a total of over $37,000 contributed for the last fiscal 
year. The support of the Vienna-Oakton Chapter, and chapters throughout 
the country, is vital to the goal of a world without Alzheimer's or 
dementia.
  The Vienna-Oakton Chapter is also very active in the community and 
has strong ties to civic organizations in the Vienna area. They are a 
member of the Vienna Business Association, which is the local Chamber 
of Commerce which promotes growth through professional development, 
networking, and marketing activities. Chapter 1116 is also active in 
the local American Legion Dyer-Gunnell Post 180, volunteering at the 
monthly breakfasts which raise money for scholarships and community 
activities for children at Easter and Christmas.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Vienna-Oakton Chapter 
1116 for fifty-five years of dedicated service to Northern Virginia's 
federal employees. These individuals are the lifeblood of our federal 
government. I am grateful for their service and proud to represent such 
outstanding individuals. I wish them the best on their anniversary, and 
continued success in future. endeavors.

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