[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E474]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2013 DULLES REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ``STARS 
                          OVER DULLES'' AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Dulles 
Regional Chamber of Commerce, the DRCC, for its ongoing dedication to 
local businesses and our community and to congratulate the 2013 ``Stars 
Over Dulles'' Award recipients.
   This year, at the 18th Annual Stars Over Dulles Award Gala, the DRCC 
will honor those extraordinary businesses, non-profit organizations, 
and citizens in our region who enhance our economy and quality of life 
through their excellent vision and initiatives. The gala will also 
raise money for the USO Metropolitan Washington as well as two 
organizations which serve the homeless: Final Salute, Inc. whose 
mission is to provide homeless female veterans with safe and suitable 
housing, and the Fairfax County Public Schools Homeless Liaison Office 
which assists homeless students in the county. Finally, many wounded 
warriors will attend as special guests.
   As the former Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, 
and now as a Member of Congress representing much of this community, I 
have been proud to partner with the DRCC on promoting the region's pro-
business climate and celebrating the service so many individuals and 
businesses provide to our community.
   I am pleased to join the DRCC in congratulating the following 
recipients of the 2013 Stars Over Dulles Awards:
   Large Business of the Year: Cardinal Bank, Reston.
   Mid-Sized Business of the Year: Exhibit Edge Inc., Chantilly.
   Small Business of the Year: Xango, Oak Hill.
   Small Non-Profit of the Year: Final Salute Inc., Haymarket.
   Large Non-Profit of the Year: FACETS, Fairfax.
   Business Citizens of the Year: Justin Exner, Vice President, Fairway 
Independent Mortgage Corp., Gainesville and Robert Kessler, President, 
Systems Furniture Gallery, Chantilly.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
2013 Stars Over Dulles Award recipients and in thanking these 
businesses, non-profits and individuals for their many contributions to 
our regions' economic success and quality of life. I also commend the 
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, its member businesses, and the 
sponsors of this event for their support of at-risk veterans and 
children in our community.

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