[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 95 (Friday, June 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1000]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 GREATER RESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                     AWARDS FOR CHAMBER EXCELLENCE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize recipients of 
the 2013 Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Awards for Chamber 
Excellence.
   The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1982 as a 
business roundtable in the growing community of Reston, Virginia. For 
more than 30 years, the Reston Chamber has facilitated business growth 
and entrepreneurship through its programming, advocacy and engagement 
throughout the community. The Reston Chamber currently has more than 
600 member businesses that together employ more than 10,000 people. It 
is the 6th largest chamber of commerce in the Washington DC-
metropolitan region and is deeply embedded in the community.
   The Reston Chamber hosts annual events such as Taste of Reston, 
Oktoberfest Reston, and Best of Reston, and it has received national 
recognition for its Ethics Day, a workshop for high school students on 
ethical decision making. Members use the INC.spire Education Foundation 
and free SCORE business coaching programs to help create and grow their 
enterprises. INC.spire has assisted more than four dozen entrepreneurs 
create 500 jobs and $45 million of business investment.
   The Chamber was recognized by Fairfax County Public Schools for its 
involvement in local classrooms, received the Community Service Award 
from the Reston Community Center, and received the Best of Reston 
Corporate Philanthropy Award in 2012.
   Each year, through the Awards for Chamber Excellence, the Chamber 
recognizes member companies, individuals, and volunteers who have 
demonstrated excellence, innovation and exceptional dedication to the 
Reston community. I am pleased to join the Greater Reston Chamber of 
Commerce in recognizing the following Awards for Chamber Excellence 
(ACE) recipients:
   Committee of the Year: Business Education Committee, Angela 
Inzerillo and Cindy Simons-Bennett (co-chairs).
   Small Business of the Year: Conversion Pipeline.
   Medium Business of the Year: Atrium Catering and Design.
   Large Business of the Year: Access National Bank.
   Member of the Year: Cynthia Hyland, Northrop Grumman.
   New Member of the Year: Lindsay Mensch.
   Volunteer of the Year: Laura Lee Spatzer.
   First Responder of the Year Award: Sally Dickinson, North Point Fire 
Station 439.
   Joe Ritchie Pinnacle Award: Marion Myers, Myers Public Relations.
   President's Award: Bill Byers, First Virginia Community Bank.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating this 
year's award recipients and in thanking them for their contributions to 
the local economy and outstanding service to our community. I also 
commend the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce for its role as an 
invaluable partner to local businesses, nonprofits and schools. The 
efforts of the Chamber, the member businesses, and volunteers have 
helped make Reston a truly special place live, work and raise a family.

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