[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 132 (Monday, September 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1669]
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                       IN HONOR OF DAVID V. BROWN

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 23, 1996

  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise and pay 
tribute to Mr. David V. Brown, who has served the Northern Virginia 
Regional Park Authority for the past 29 years as the executive director 
of operations and finance. September 29, 1996, marks the retirement of 
this exceptional member of our local community, who has dedicated years 
of service to northern Virginia.
  Dave began his long, distinguished career with the Regional Park 
Authority on June 5, 1967, to work at the Bull Run Marina, Northern 
Virginia Regional Park Authority's first developed facility. Over the 
next three decades, he rose from park manager to superintendent of 
parks, director of operations, and finally in 1994, was appointed to 
his current role, executive director of finance and operations. In 
1992, Dave was recognized for his valuable contributions to the Park 
Authority by being awarded the Northern Virginia Regional Park 
Authority's Ira Gabrielson Award for 25 years of service.
  Dave's numerous, notable accomplishments with the park authority have 
provided the citizens of northern Virginia recreational places and 
events for the enjoyment of the whole family. Dave was instrumental in 
developing and implementing the operations of the 19 regional parks 
owned and administered by the regional park authority, which include 
three public golf courses, five outdoor swim and play complexes, two 
campgrounds, gardens, historic structures, nature preserves, and the 
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, recognized as a 
National Recreation Trail. He was an architect of one of my favorite 
annual events that I look forward to attending all year, the 
exceedingly popular Bull Run Country Jamboree, attended by thousands. 
This event brings the Nation's top country artists to northern 
Virginia.
  Dave was extremely valuable in the designing and operating of the 
Brambleton Golf Course, the park authority's newest course in 
Brambleton Regional Park in Loundon County. Dave exemplifies the very 
best in public service.
  Through difficult fiscal times, he has proved innovative in 
delivering quality services to the public, always with a smile, and 
never complaining. Dave leaves a legacy for Northern Virginia Parks and 
Recreation to be enjoyed by future generations.
  Dave and his wife, Tonya, have two sons, Jeffery and Michael, of whom 
they are very proud. Jeffery is an attorney, and Michael is currently 
in London handling financial matters for Marriott Corp.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues will join me in applauding Mr. 
David Brown for his extraordinary efforts to provide the citizens of 
northern Virginia recreational parks and events at which to enjoy the 
great outdoors. Although his presence will be sorely missed, we wish 
him great success in his future endeavors.

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