[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9920]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


    RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTH SPRINGFIELD CIVIC 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
the North Springfield Civic Association on the occasion of its 60th 
anniversary.
  North Springfield was forest and meadows when developer Edward R. 
Carr received the permits to create a community here. Construction 
started in 1954, and the first homes were occupied around July 1, 1955. 
The North Springfield Civic League (later renamed Association) was 
formed shortly thereafter with the first official meeting on January 
25, 1956.
  Over the last 60 years, the North Springfield Civic Association has 
led the effort to promote civic pride among its residents, inform the 
community about local and regional issues that affect the residents, 
and advocate for land use policies and public service investments that 
benefit the community. The quality of life and community spirit enjoyed 
by the residents now is a testament to their success.
  As the former president of my own civic association, I know firsthand 
that when residents invest their time, care, and energies in their 
communities, it benefits us all. Fairfax County is considered one of 
the best places in the nation in which to work, live, and raise a 
family, largely because of the willingness of so many to become 
actively involved.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
North Springfield Civic Association on its 60th anniversary and in 
thanking all of the residents for their tireless efforts and dedication 
to the community and region.




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