[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 55 (Thursday, April 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2011 VIENNA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY HONOREES

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to 
recognize outstanding citizens of our community. Each year, the Town of 
Vienna celebrates the extraordinary contributions of its residents with 
a ``Volunteer Recognition Day'' to honor those individuals and 
organizations who have been nominated by members of the community for 
their commitment to improving the community.
  Communities are only as strong as the residents who live there. 
Through their selfless actions, civic activists improve the quality of 
life for all and help improve their towns and neighborhoods. The 
recipients of the 2011 Vienna Volunteer Recognition Honors are shining 
examples of how each of us can contribute to the betterment of our 
communities.
  I am pleased to recognize the following individuals for their 
accomplishments: Robert Borgatti, Harold Bonacquist, Miles Bowen, 
Sydney Bowen, Linda Collins, Mike Davis, Alma Frank, Laurie Harmon, 
L.F. Jennings, Steve Kenney, Mark Lander, Ann Martin, Marjorie Midili, 
John ``Jack'' Reichert, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sampson and family, John 
Shults, Susan Stillman, Anne Stuntz, Howard Svigals, Dorothy Evans, 
Bill Farrell, Mike Garbacz, Julius Hankin, Jean Jennings, Marcie Lee, 
Harry Mason, Ralph Nider, Eileen (Casey) Tarr, June Terry, Maria 
Alvarez-Lundie, Diane Eckert, Sara Freund, Cynthia Kohrmann, Sharmila 
Rao, Deborah Roney, Katie Wolffe, Liz DiFrancisco, Barbara Mackie 
Franklin and Dan Mulville.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking these 
individuals and in congratulating them on their contributions to their 
community. Civic engagement is what defines a community, and it is 
thanks to these individuals that Vienna will remain a wonderful place 
to call home. Their contributions and leadership have been a great 
benefit to our community and truly merit our highest praise.

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