[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 98 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1579-E1580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING RECIPIENTS OF THE 2009 FAIRFAX COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
recipients of this year's Fairfax County Human Rights Awards. Jeannie 
Cummins Eisenhour, Philip N. Reeves, Robert B. Worley, and the 
Communities of Faith United for Housing will be honored on July 2nd 
2009 for their dedication and commitment to the community.
  Each year, the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission presents the 
Human Rights Awards to individuals, nonprofits, and business who 
``demonstrate accomplishments in eliminating discrimination on the 
basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, 
age or disability in the areas of employment, housing, public 
accommodations, private education and credit.''
  Ms. Eisenhour is recognized for her commitment to working with 
members of the community with disabilities, opening opportunities to 
them and educating the public on their specific needs. Her 
distinguished work has aided persons with disabilities throughout 
Fairfax County and the D.C. area. Her accomplishments include working 
with the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority to ensure 
that it amend its universal design policy to accommodate those with 
special needs. Ms. Eisenhour is not only president of the board for the 
Coalition for Housing Opportunities in the Community for Everyone, but 
she also is director of development for RPJ Housing. She uses her 
positions to work tirelessly on behalf of disability groups to ensure 
accessible and affordable housing.
  Philip N. Reeves is recognized for his work as a health services 
advocate, educator and author. After serving in the Air Force, he 
worked to develop the Leaders of Tomorrow program which works to 
eliminate discrimination in nursing and long term care methods.
  Robert B. Worley is a deserving recipient for his dedicated work on 
behalf of people in need in Fairfax County and the D.C. area. A leader 
of the United Way's Fairfax County/Falls Church campaign, he has been 
an indispensible asset to and dedicated fundraiser for local and 
regional charities. Mr. Worley has also dedicated his time working with 
organizations like the YMCA and the American Heart Association, raising 
funds to help those in need.
  This year, The Virginia Peters Fair Housing Award and the Human 
Rights Award are being given to the Communities of Faith United for 
Housing (CFUH). The CFUH is an advocacy network of faith communities 
and nonprofit organizations that are committed to increasing the amount 
of affordable housing in Fairfax County for low-income families and 
individuals. The CFUH is especially dedicated to providing long term 
housing to the homeless or

[[Page E1580]]

those who are dangerously close to becoming homeless. They have 
dedicated time to educating the public and elected officials on how to 
do more to provide low-income housing and have worked with the 
community and the county to create the Plan to Prevent and End 
Homelessness. Their work has provided an invaluable service to the 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring these 
individuals and their dedicated service to the community. Their 
commitment is deserving of not only the prestigious Human Rights Award, 
but of our respect and deep appreciation.

                          ____________________