WHEREAS, Queen of Peace Arlington Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial services provider in Arlington, celebrates 50 years of serving the community in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Queen of Peace Arlington Federal Credit Union (FCU) received its charter in March of 1964; its original membership included the members and employees of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Arlington; and

WHEREAS, today, with the same field of membership, Queen of Peace Arlington FCU has grown to over 500 member-owners; and

WHEREAS, Queen of Peace Arlington FCU offers a variety of services, including savings accounts, consumer loans, and personal loans; as a member-owned, not-for-profit institution, it directly benefits members by its continued success; and

WHEREAS, joining the Virginia Credit Union League in 1964, Queen of Peace Arlington FCU has worked to promote how credit unions can help and enhance their communities; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the National Credit Union Administration, a federal government agency, Queen of Peace Arlington FCU ensures that its members' investments are secure; and

WHEREAS, for five decades, Queen of Peace Arlington FCU has supported and served the members of the Arlington community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Queen of Peace Arlington Federal Credit Union on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Queen of Peace Arlington Federal Credit Union as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the organization's commitment to the well-being of its members and the success of the community.