[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5834]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOMINION WOMAN'S CLUB

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 20, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to use this time to 
recognize the 10th anniversary of the Dominion Woman's Club (DWC) in 
Virginia's 10th District. The DWC is a member and volunteer 
organization that focuses on enhancing our community and advocating for 
important issues--such as performing arts, education, leadership, 
hospitality, and conservation--through volunteer service in both Prince 
William and Fauquier Counties.
  The DWC was founded in 2007 under the guidance of the General 
Federation of Women's Clubs of Virginia (GFWC-VA). The GFWC-VA, founded 
in 1890, focuses on promoting culture and education, increasing 
domestic abuse awareness, and also establishing smaller, local clubs 
across Virginia. The DWC's first President was Nanette McKeel Petrella, 
and many current members credit the club's early success to her 
leadership and vision.
  Today the DWC supports a wide variety of organizations and groups 
across Prince William and Fauquier Counties, including Bull Run 
Mountain Conservancy, the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, Haymarket 
Elementary School, and more. The members of the club come from many 
different backgrounds, including teachers, counselors, professional 
moms, and women involved in various other volunteer organizations in 
their community, and while their levels of participation and interests 
may vary, they each share the common goal of serving their community 
and empowering one another.
  The club's current co-Presidents, Susan Sivori and Celeste Corrigan, 
have been members of the DWC for a combined 16 years--a true testament 
to their dedication to our community and helping others. Under their 
leadership in 2016, the club participated in 49 volunteer programs, 
contributed 2,746 volunteer hours, and donated over $7,000 to local 
groups and organizations and over $24,000 in in-kind donations.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding the 
Dominion Woman's Club for its dedication to serving our community for 
the past 10 years. I wish Ms. Sivori, Ms. Corrigan, and the entire 
organization the best in their future endeavors.

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