[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1076]
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  TO RECOGNIZE JIM HINKLE FOR SERVICE AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE MANTUA 
                         CITIZEN'S ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Jim 
Hinkle and to congratulate him as he completes his tenure as the 
President of the Mantua Citizens' Association, MCA.
  Like other home owners associations, the MCA responds to the needs of 
its residents, circulates local news, and coordinates volunteer 
services and community projects. As a former president of the MCA 
myself, I know firsthand the time and effort Mr. Hinkle has devoted to 
helping improve our community and maintain its rich quality of life.
  During his tenure, Mr. Hinkle has tackled local environmental, 
safety, and road maintenance challenges. The nearby fuel tanker farm 
continues to be a perennial concern, particularly given recent spills 
and accidents. Mr. Hinkle has demonstrated effective leadership, 
collaborating with local, state and federal authorities, including the 
Environmental Protection Agency and my office. Thanks to our 
coordinated efforts, improved safety measures are being implemented.
  Whether it's projects large or small, Mr. Hinkle has demonstrated a 
passion for community service. After the severe winter storms of 2010, 
he proposed a community service project for a local Boy Scout troop. 
The Scouts identified deficiencies in the neighborhood roads and made a 
presentation to the Virginia Department of Transportation, VDOT, which 
organized the necessary repairs.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Mr. Hinkle 
for his tremendous service to the Mantua community. Though his tenure 
as president has come to a close, I am confident we will continue to 
benefit from his contributions.

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