[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 59 (Thursday, March 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   TRIBUTE TO COL. HENRY E. STRICKLAND

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 1995
  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
pay tribute to Col. Henry E. Strickland, a distinguished gentleman from 
Fairfax County in Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He will be 
honored by the Fairfax County Planning Commission on April 1, 1995. A 
graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Hank moved to 
Fairfax County after a distinguished career in the U.S. Army.
  Hank Strickland recently retired from the Fairfax County Planning 
Commission after service since April 1989. Under his tenure the county 
planning commission replanned much of Fairfax County's high growth 
corridors, including the Route 28 corridor, Tyson's Corner, and Reston 
Town Center.
  More importantly, as the Mason district member of the planning 
commission, Hank helped in the revitalization of the Baileys Crossroads 
area, and worked with numerous civic associations to prevent commercial 
encroachment into the long established residential neighborhoods. 
Neighborhoods from Sleepy Hollow to Glen Forest have worked with Hank 
in their efforts to balance the need for an expanded commercial base 
with their needs to preserve their residential quality of life.
  In addition to serving on the planning commission Hank served as 
chairman of the Mason District Council, president of the Sleepy Hollow 
Civic Association, and former chairman of the Mason District Land Use 
Task Force. His wife Muriel, is also active in civic affairs, and has 
been a strong influence and source of support for Hank.
  As well as a civic leader, Hank is a respected public servant who 
works well with all sides on an issue to build consensus where 
possible, and insuring that both sides are heard prior to a decision. 
His leadership, knowledge, and experience will be missed, but I know my 
colleagues join me in encouraging Hank to continue his civic 
involvement.


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