[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23477]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LONG VALLEY WOMAN'S CLUB

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2009

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Long 
Valley Woman's Club in Morris County, New Jersey, which is celebrating 
its 95th Anniversary this year.
  Originally named the ``Home Bureau,'' The Long Valley Woman's Club 
was founded in 1914 by a group of twelve dedicated community leaders at 
the home of Mrs. Frank Castle, who served as their first president. The 
women met regularly for monthly ``Meet and Eat'' sessions, at which 
they would dine, while sharing recipes with each other.
  The Long Valley Woman's Club eventually transformed into a service-
based organization, providing valuable support for the community. Most 
notably, the Long Valley Woman's Club was responsible for providing the 
Washington Township Fire Company with its first alarm system, donating 
essential life-saving equipment to the local first aid squad, and 
contributing funds for the building of a hospital. The club also led 
the charge for establishing Washington Township's first free public 
library. The Long Valley Woman's Club has a long-standing tradition of 
providing clothing, food, and monetary donations to those in need, as 
well as scholarships and awards to hard-working young people in the 
community.
  In 1930, the Long Valley Woman's Club was recognized for its 
outstanding volunteer services when it became a member of the New 
Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation of 
Women's Clubs.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the members of the Long Valley Woman's Club as they 
celebrate 95 dedicated years of serving our community.

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