[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4165]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOMEN'S CENTER OF NORTHERN 
       VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON, DC--ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate 
The Women's Center of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC on the 20th 
anniversary of its Annual Leadership Conference.
  The Women's Center has been a resource for women in the workplace 
from its beginnings. The first Conference in 1985 was titled ``On the 
Job Issues for Working Women.'' Held at the Vienna Community Center, 
the conference addressed four related areas of professional 
development: career strategy; development of management skills; 
networking and mentoring; and work relationships. It was at this event 
that the Center's hallmark program, The Information and Career Advisory 
Network (ICAN) was introduced. ICAN makes a customized network of 
professionals available to each of its participants. As the number of 
women in management positions grew, so, too, did the scope of the 
Annual Conference. Recent titles included ``The Global Community of 
Women,'' ``The Economic Equity of Women,'' ``Caregiving in a Time of 
Change,'' and ``Women Leaders, Changing the Dynamic.'' With this year's 
Conference, ``Women in Leadership: Your Success Portfolio,'' the 
Women's Center continues its legacy of relevance and diversity by 
addressing the multiple definitions of and opportunities for leadership 
now available to women.
  As the scope and size of the Annual Leadership Conference grew, so 
did the services of The Women's Center. Founded as a counseling and 
educational organization in 1974, the Center now offers a wide range of 
services and programs addressing the psychological, career, financial 
and legal issues of women and families. Counseling services, including 
group therapy and support groups, are now offered to women, couples, 
families and children. The Center's Information and Referral Service, 
which acts as a resource gateway for local human service issues, 
handles about 25,000 calls a year.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, I congratulate The Women's Center on its 
comprehensive range of services and unique contribution to the 
community. On the occasion of this 20th Annual Leadership Conference, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in acknowledging this outstanding and 
distinguished organization.

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