The 35^th annual Congressional Appreciation Luncheon was held 30 April at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC.  Members of the Virginia congressional delegation visited with representatives of the 18 Virginia MOAA chapters and the MOAA national staff.  The Congressional delegates highlighted their support for the key legislative issues related to Military Pay and Benefits; Widows Tax; and TRICARE.  Ron Corson, Pat Farnsworth, and Carolyn McHale represented the VIPMOAA chapter at this luncheon. Patriots Colony continues to provide generous support for this event.

Those Congressional Representatives who were able to attend this function were Rob Wittman (1st-R), Elaine Luria (2nd-D), Denver Riggeman (5th-R), Ben Cline (6th-R), Abigail Spanberger (7th-D), Donald Beyer (8th-D), Morgan Griffith (9th-R) and Jennifer Wexton (10th-D)