[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E907-E908]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  HONORING THE WINNERS OF THE 18TH ANNUAL FAIRFAX COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS 
                                 AWARDS

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today and 
pay tribute to the winners of the 18th Annual Fairfax County Human 
Rights Awards. These awards, presented annually, recognize outstanding 
accomplishments in the area of human rights in Fairfax County. 
Accomplishments may represent a single significant activity or long-
term commitment displayed through various activities. The winners are 
selected from nominees representing three categories: individual 
citizens, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. This year's awardees 
are:
  The Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee, judge, 19th Judicial Circuit Court, 
serves as a mentor providing community awareness concerning social 
justice by participating in various volunteer programs such as Kamp 
Kappa, Early Identification, and professional programs aiding 
minorities. His ability to listen, lead, and inspire have done much to 
expand human rights concerns by fostering greater communication between 
the court system and our community.
  Ms. Brenda V. Plum, advocate for the disabled, has set an example by 
giving her time and talents in an effort to provide social awareness 
concerning the rights of disabled persons. Her tireless efforts to 
alleviate unfair practices include countless hours of community service 
to local area boards, authorities, and commissions, including various 
programs and projects.
  Ms. Lillie G. Morarity, is the third vice president of the Fairfax 
County branch of the NAACP and chairperson of the annual Martin Luther 
King, Jr., Day program. Ms. Morarity is a community organizer who has 
exhibited unselfish and untiring efforts to enhance the pride, dignity, 
and sense of accomplishment of the minority community in general, and 
African-Americans in particular. Her various accomplishments at both 
local and national level have rallied the community at large and thus 
reaffirm commitment and respect for the human rights of all.
  Ms. Laura Soonkee Lee Falkenstrom, serves as liaison, mentor, and 
bridge between Asian-American students and the Fairfax County public 
schools. She has been instrumental in assuring that the English as a 
Second Language Program meets the evolving culturally diverse needs of 
non-English-speaking students. She has been a strong leader in 
[[Page E908]] the development of cross-cultural awareness for our 
schools and community, including mentoring which has resulted in the 
employment of over 25 minority educators for the Fairfax County 
schools.
  The 1994 Human Rights Award winner in the organization category is: 
Koinonia, a volunteer organization supported by local churches and 
civic organizations in the Franconia area. In addition, Koinonia 
functions as a liaison between the immediate needs of individuals and 
the help that may be received from local, State, or Federal agencies.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in honoring these awardees 
for their outstanding achievements in the area of human rights.


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