[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 102 (Friday, July 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1590]
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                    HONORING MR. DANIEL E. McKEEVER

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2006

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, the City of Falls Church, 
Virginia has lost a steady hand, sure-footed manager and good friend 
this week, with the passing of Daniel E. McKeever.
  Dan McKeever joined the Falls Church community as City Manager in 
2000, after an accomplished career in both law enforcement and local 
government. Thoughtful, genial and very well-liked, Dan helped guide 
Falls Church through a period of rapid transformation. He oversaw 
development of a number of mixed-use projects that revitalized downtown 
Falls Church and will increase the City's taxable real estate value by 
$336 million.
  During his 6 year tenure, Dan McKeever helped implement the City 
Council's vision for Falls Church as a pedestrian friendly, urban 
community with small town charm. He worked for more affordable housing, 
improved the City's building permit process and spent significant time 
reorganizing the City's public safety system. As City Manager, Dan 
placed a premium on efficiency, team work, transparency and 
communication. Sheparding a $25 million bond referendum for new school 
construction and protecting the City's AA+ bond rating were among his 
most noted accomplishments.
  In his spare time, Dan was an avid baseball fan, attending as many 
Washington Nationals games as his busy schedule would allow. He was 
even a part owner of a minor league baseball team in Pulaski, Virginia, 
where he served as Chief of Police and town manager in the 1980's.
  Never one to wilt in the face of an obstacle, no matter the challenge 
presented, Dan was intimately involved with the City's management 
throughout his nine-month battle with cancer. While Dan left us far too 
soon, his good works, cheerful demeanor and practical advice will long 
be remembered by the citizens of Falls Church.

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