[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15672]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF MAUD ROBINSON

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Maud Robinson on her retirement and to recognize the significant 
contributions she has made to the community as a member of the Vienna 
Town Council and throughout her years of civic involvement.
  Maud Robinson has lived a life of commitment to her community and her 
country. During World War II, she proudly served with the United States 
WAVES. A few years after the war, she moved to Vienna, Va., where she 
has lived for nearly 60 years. Throughout this time, Maud has been an 
active community supporter, donating her time and energies to The Ayr 
Hill Garden Club, the Vienna Rotary Club, Historic Vienna, Inc. and 
many other civic organizations.
  In 2000, Maud was appointed to the Vienna Town Council. Her late 
husband, Charles A. Robinson Jr., died earlier that year after serving 
38 years on the Council, the last 24 as Mayor. Maud Robinson won re-
election in 2001 and again in 2005. During her term she has been known 
for her historic preservation efforts, fiscal conservatism and the 
maintenance of the ``small town'' atmosphere that makes Vienna a very 
special place. Always acting to improve the quality of life for the 
residents of Vienna, Maud has been a constant presence at Fairfax 
County Board of Supervisor meetings, revitalization meetings and 
everywhere else where her dedication to her community would have a 
positive impact on fellow Vienna residents.
  After serving on the Vienna Town Council for the last nine years, 
Maud has decided to not seek reelection and enjoy some well deserved 
leisure time. The community will be eternally grateful for her many 
contributions, and her strength and determination will be missed.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Maud 
Robinson on the occasion of her retirement and in thanking her for her 
years of service to the community and our country.

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