[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 21378-21379]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FORT WALTON BEACH GENERAL 
                       FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUB

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 19, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Fort Walton Beach General Federation of Women's Club on their 90th 
Anniversary. For nearly a century, the Fort Walton Beach General 
Federation of Women's Club has served the Northwest Florida community 
with continuous benevolence.
   The Fort Walton Beach General Federation of Women's Club's history 
dates back to the early 1900s, when a group of women pioneers and 
settlers assembled to address community needs. They provided local law 
enforcement when no other authority existed, medicinal services when a 
doctor was not available, and food and clothing for children and 
families in need. The group also founded both a medical clinic and a 
public library, and to this day, the Fort Walton Public Library 
provides vital services to the community.
   The Fort Walton Beach General Federation of Women's Club is well 
known for their many invaluable contributions to the arts, environment, 
education, domestic violence prevention, home life, and our nation's 
veterans. The Club's commitment to providing resources to our veterans 
and their families is invaluable to the Northwest Florida community and 
serves as a shining example for others. As Chairman of the House 
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I understand the vital importance of 
serving those who have worn the uniform, and I am extremely grateful 
for the patriotic and dedicated service that the Club offers to 
Northwest Florida's veterans.
   On behalf of the United States Congress, I congratulate and offer 
thanks to the Fort Walton Beach General Federation of Women's

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Club on 90 years of exemplary service. My wife Vicki joins me in 
offering our best wishes to the Women's Club for their success as they 
continue to carry out their laudable mission and for their dedication 
to bettering the lives of those around them.

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