[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 2010 FAIRFAX COUNTY FEDERATION OF CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION 
                            AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
honorees of the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' Association 
Awards Banquet.
  The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' Associations is a 
coalition of civic and homeowners associations from throughout Fairfax 
County. Through the Federation, individual communities can join with 
other associations to ensure that their voices are heard and that their 
communities stay strong. Each year, the Federation honors a select few 
individuals for extraordinary contributions to the community that have 
resulted in tangible improvements in our neighborhoods, schools, 
businesses and local government. This is the 61st Annual Awards 
Banquet, and this year's honorees have each dedicated years of service 
to the residents and communities of Fairfax County.
  It is my pleasure to recognize the following individuals for their 
service to the community:
  2010 Citizen of the Year: Mollie Morrison-Loeffler for her efforts in 
the revitalization of Parklawn and the surrounding communities in the 
Mason District.
  2010 Citation of Merit: Dr. Charles Dane for his long history of 
public and community service, especially in the area of public 
education
  2010 Special Gratitude Award: Anthony H. Griffin for his visionary 
leadership which has resulted in Fairfax County being named ``one of 
the best managed jurisdictions in America''
  2010 Special Gratitude Award: William D. Lecos for his innovative 
approach in the areas of public-private partnerships and promotion of 
economic competitiveness and sustainability
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking these 
individuals and in congratulating them on being honored by the Fairfax 
County Federation of Citizens' Associations. Civic engagement defines a 
community, and it is thanks to these individuals that Fairfax County 
residents enjoy such an excellent quality of life. The contributions 
and leadership of these honorees have been a great benefit to our 
community and truly merit our highest praise.

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