[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 81 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 2012 GREEN COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
winners of the 2012 Green Community Awards.
  Every year the Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County 
awards people or organizations for their work towards bettering the 
community and sustaining the environment. Each of this year's winners 
has tackled an issue in their immediate area that presents a larger 
environmental problem. The Green Awards are the highest honor given for 
environmental service in Prince William County, and this year's winners 
exemplify the qualities and work ethic that are required to keep our 
community green.
  I extend my personal congratulations to:
  Stonewall Jackson High School Ecology Club--for raising awareness 
about environmental issues, inspiring fellow students to get involved, 
hosting events for younger students and taking the lead on conservation 
projects in the field.
  Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition--for their ongoing 
efforts, projects and programs to create, restore, clean and preserve 
trails and access to natural areas for the entire community.
  Friends of the Occoquan--for their ongoing fall and spring projects 
to clean up the Occoquan River in Prince William County for the past 13 
years.
  Vulcan Materials--Manassas Quarry--for their corporate practices to 
conserve resources and reduce waste, plus their efforts to support 
schools and organization in their efforts to protect the environment.
  The Taylor Family of Windy Knoll Farm--for their generous offer to 
allow local conservation groups to host programs and demonstrations on 
the farm, as well as their use of sound and environmentally wise 
management practices.
  Eric VanNortwick--for his ongoing efforts to clean up, maintain and 
enhance trails along Neabsco Creek in Prince William County.
  Ed Dandar--for his dedication in coordinating and overseeing 
logistics for the 26 mile clean up along the Occoquan River.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 
winners of the 2012 Green Community Awards and in thanking them for 
their dedication to our community.

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