[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 39 (Friday, March 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E361]
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    RECOGNIZING THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTON CHILDREN'S CENTER

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleague, 
Congressman James Moran (VA 08), in congratulating the Reston 
Children's Center on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.
  The education and well being of our children are among the highest 
priorities that we as a community share. The Reston Children's Center 
provides a safe, nurturing, instructional atmosphere that promotes 
creativity, curiosity, independence, and cooperation.
  The Reston Children's Center, RCC, is a nonprofit, parent-owned 
cooperative. This structure creates a strong bond and partnership 
between the staff and the parents. Parents are required to contribute 
at least 2 hours per month to the school by serving on the board of 
directors or a committee, providing office support, chaperoning field 
trips, or assisting with fundraising activities.
  Because of this holistic approach and the communal efforts to benefit 
the children, many of the teachers have been at RCC for more than 10 
years. In addition, many parents who once attended RCC themselves have 
now entrusted the care of their own children to this center.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join us in congratulating the 
Reston Children's Center on its 45th anniversary and in commending the 
leadership of Executive Director, Fahemeh Pirzadeh, as well as the 
staff and parents for their unwavering devotion to our children.