[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 RECOGNIZING FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY'S RECEIPT OF THE GOLD MEDAL 
                                 AWARD

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Fairfax County 
Park Authority of their receipt of the 2010 National Gold Medal Award 
for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This prestigious 
award is the park and recreation industry's highest honor.
  The Fairfax County Park Authority was commended for its outstanding 
performance in all categories. The American Academy for Park and 
Recreation Administration, in partnership with the National Recreation 
and Parks Association (NRPA), presented the award to the Fairfax County 
Park Authority at the NRPA Annual Congress & Exposition in Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. Now a three-time Gold Medal Award recipient and a finalist 
for several years, the Fairfax County Park Authority has demonstrated 
excellence in long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, 
environmental stewardship, program development, professional 
development, and agency recognition.
  The Fairfax County Park Authority serves a population of more than 
one million residents, which places the Park Authority in the Class I 
category, the tier for park agencies that serve a population of 250,000 
and over. The Park Authority hosts a myriad of annual events, and 
operates indoor and outdoor athletic and recreation facilities, 
historic sites, and natural areas.
  I would like to commend the Fairfax County Park Authority for the 
exceptional service it provides to the citizens of Fairfax County and 
the entire Commonwealth. Their hard work and dedication has improved 
the quality of life for so many.

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