[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING RECIPIENTS OF THE 19TH ANNUAL BEST OF RESTON AWARDS FOR 
                           COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today, joined by my 
colleague, Congressman James Moran, to recognize the recipients of the 
19th Annual Best of Reston Awards for Community Service. The Best of 
Reston Awards are presented to individuals, organizations and 
businesses that have put forth tremendous effort in their commitment to 
community service and improving the lives of others. Local businesses, 
organizations, and individuals are recognized at this event for their 
contributions enriching our community. The Best of Reston Awards are 
the result of collaboration between Reston Interfaith and the Greater 
Reston Chamber of Commerce.
  Reston Interfaith is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing 
social services to vulnerable individuals in Reston, Herndon and the 
surrounding area. Their mission is to ``promote self-sufficiency 
through direct support and advocacy for our neighbors in need of food, 
immediate shelter, affordable housing, quality child care, and other 
human services.'' Founded in 1970 with the goal of making housing 
affordable, Reston Interfaith has grown to serve 13,000 residents and 
has expanded its service areas to include programs in housing, child 
care, food services and nutrition, social services, and other critical 
areas.
  Recipients of the 2010 Best of Reston Awards for Community Service 
are:
  Individual Community Members: Imam Mohamed Magid and Rabbi Robert 
Nosanchuk, Holly Norris, and Emily Ward.
  Civic/Community Organization: Reston Historic Trust.
  Small Business Leaders: The Virginia Spine Institute and Wetland 
Studies and Solutions, Inc.
  Corporate Business Leaders: Reston Heights Hotels: The Sheraton 
Reston Hotel and The Westin Reston Heights.
  Fairfax County 2009 First Responder Officers of the Year: Officer 
Eric R. Glueckert of the Fairfax County Police Department, and Ronald 
A. McNew and Craig S. Furneisen, Jr. of the Fairfax County Fire 
Department.
  We congratulate the recipients of the 2010 Best of Reston Awards for 
Community Service as well as Reston Interfaith for its 40 years of work 
to better the lives of residents throughout the Reston area.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Rep. Moran and me in 
paying tribute to Reston Interfaith and its 2010 honorees for their 
demonstrated commitment to our community. I also would like to express 
my sincere gratitude to these individuals for contributing their time 
and energy to make our community a better place for us all.

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