[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31333]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MS. EDNA FRADY FOR HER DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF FALLS 
                            CHURCH, VIRGINIA

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2009

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Edna 
Frady for her decades of service to the City of Falls Church, Virginia 
and its people. Moving to Falls Church at an early age, Edna has spent 
virtually her entire life in the community she has known and loved for 
over six decades. Through her charitable work and civic involvement, 
Edna, or ``Boss'' as she is known by many, has left an indelible mark 
on the City.
  A tireless community activist, leader, friend, and role model, Edna 
Frady has made a life-long commitment to improving the lives of others. 
The list of organizations she has served over the years is extensive. 
The Citizens for a Better City, Village Preservation and Improvement 
Society, League of Women Voters, Women's Club of Falls Church, Falls 
Church Lions Club, Falls Church Education Foundation, Falls Church Arts 
Council, and Falls Church Cable Access, have all benefitted from her 
membership and constant support. Ms. Frady was also an active member of 
the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, where she served as a member of 
the Executive Committee, and in 2000, was awarded the Chamber's 
``Pillar of the Community'' award. In recognition of her lifetime of 
achievement, the Mayor and City Council of Falls Church are planning to 
proclaim December 14, 2009, ``Edna Frady Day.''
  As heavily involved as Ms. Frady was with non-profit community 
service organizations, she matched that effort as a stalwart force in 
the Democratic Party. For two decades, she helped lead the Falls Church 
Democratic Committee, serving on both the 8th Congressional District 
Committee, and the Democratic State Central Committee. In honor of her 
commitment, Ms. Frady received the Democratic State Central Committee's 
``Grass Roots Award.'' In 2006, she was awarded the Falls Church 
Democratic Committee's ``Marian Driver Award for Outstanding Service.''
  It's a true honor to recognize someone who so selflessly worked for 
the betterment of her community and fellow citizens. I know that even 
in retirement, Edna will continue to find ever more fulfilling 
challenges to assist those around her.

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