[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING HELEN WINTER AS THE MASON DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CIVIC 
                   ASSOCIATIONS' CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to honor Helen Winter as the Mason District Council of 
Civic Associations' Citizen of the Year.
  Although Ms. Winter can boast many civic contributions, the most 
dramatic impact she has had on her community is her involvement with 
her local Adopt-a-Highway campaign. Since 1985 Ms. Winter has 
supervised the cleanup of Little River Turnpike, the area between 
Hummer Road and Braddock Road. This stretch is located between Fairfax 
City on the west and the City of Alexandria on the east; it is an 
unincorporated area and as such the Little River Turnpike would likely 
be cluttered with litter without the careful watch of Ms. Winter.
  In addition to the Turnpike, Ms. Winter spearheads the adoption of 
two other stretches of highway: Braddock Road between Little River 
Turnpike and Backlick; and John Marr Drive, between Backlick and the 
Columbia Pike.
  Ms. Winter has innovatively incorporated the Sheriff's Weekender Work 
Program into her efforts. She uses citizens who have been sentenced to 
serve community service in lieu of fines or jail time to work on her 
clean-up teams.
  In addition to her important work in the Adopt-a-Highway program, Ms. 
Winter is a former president of the Clean Fairfax Council. The council 
has enjoyed Ms. Winter's membership for the last 18 years. She heads 
the Annandale Cleanup Day for the Council.
  Ms. Winter is also a member of the Annandale Central Business 
District Planning Committee, and Chairwoman of the Beautification & 
Business Recognition Committee. While in these positions she has been 
responsible for the recognition awards to businesses that improved the 
appearance of the city of Annandale. Such improvements include: 
attractive street lamps, metal benches, trash receptacles, bus 
shelters, brick sidewalks, trees, flowers and shrubbery.
  Furthermore, Ms. Winter is a member of the Annandale Woman's Club and 
the Virginia State Women's Golf Association. She is also active in the 
Pinecrest Women's Golf Association, where she served two terms as 
president from 1999-2001.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, it is with great pleasure that I extend this 
recognition to Ms. Helen Winters. She is a well-respected and much 
endeared member of her community. Her contributions to the city of 
Annandale, Fairfax city and the State of Virginia abound. I am very 
pleased to honor and congratulate Ms. Winter on her many years of 
service and involvement. I call upon my colleagues to join me in 
applauding her for all that she has done.

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