[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 163 (Friday, November 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1671-E1672]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY ARTS 
                                 AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 15, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the recipients of the 
2013 Arts Awards presented by the Arts Council of Fairfax County. These 
awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of artists and arts 
organizations, as well as the individuals and businesses in Fairfax 
County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church that support 
the arts in our community.
  Founded in 1964, the Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc. is a non-
profit organization designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency to 
promote all forms of art. The Arts Council operates programs and 
initiatives that include grants, arts advocacy, education, and 
professional development opportunities for artists and arts 
organizations. In FY13, the Arts Council awarded grants to 62 
organizations and 3 artists, funded more than 2,600 performances and 
activities, which were attended by more than 1.2 million people. In 
addition, The Arts Council of Fairfax County has been a strong 
supporter and sponsor of the 11th Congressional District High School 
Arts Competition and has been instrumental in making this program one 
of the most successful in the nation.
  The Arts Awards honor supporters of the arts in four categories: the 
Jinx Hazel Arts Citizen of the Year Award, the Arts Achievement Award, 
the Emerging Arts Award, and the Arts Philanthropy Award. It is my 
honor to enter the following names of the 2013 Arts Awards Recipients 
into the Congressional Record:
  The Jinx Hazel Arts Citizen of the Year Award is presented to The 
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, FCEDA, for its 
outstanding leadership and service to civic life and leadership in the 
arts and culture in Fairfax County. FCEDA highlights Fairfax County's 
rich cultural life and cosmopolitan environment through its 
international marketing campaigns, web site, and the presentation of 
opportunities in the arts to its many business prospects. FCEDA 
believes it is important to support organizations that enhance the 
overall quality of life for the residents of Fairfax County.
  The Arts Achievement Award is presented to Ms. Kathryn Fredgren in 
recognition of 32 years of vision and leadership in bringing the 
highest quality dance performances of classical ballet, contemporary 
and modern dance, jazz, and tap dance to thousands of children and 
adults in Northern Virginia. Together with her husband Ken, Ms. 
Fredgren founded The Center Dance Company in 1981. Re-named BalletNova 
Center for Dance in 2009, the organization continues to be one of the 
most widely respected dance training centers in Northern Virginia. Upon 
her retirement as artistic director of BalletNova, Ms. Fredgren brought 
her love of children and innovative teaching to her position as dance 
artist-in-residence at Hunter Woods Elementary School in Reston from 
2005 to 2011. She currently serves on BalletNova's board of directors.
  Riverbend Opera Company, one of the two professional opera companies 
in Fairfax County, is the recipient of the Emerging Arts Award for its 
entrepreneurial and high quality arts programming. Founded in 2009, 
Riverbend Opera Company brings professional opera productions to 
Northern Virginia and provides performance opportunities to established 
and emerging music professionals. Through a partnership with Thomas 
Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Riverbend provides 
students with opportunities to work with music professionals, learn the 
background and history of operatic works, study the music in depth, and 
join in as chorus members during the Company's performances.
  The Art Philanthropy Award is presented to Cityline Partners LLC for 
its outstanding support and leadership to the arts. Cityline owns, 
manages, and develops transit-oriented real estate holdings in Tysons 
and the D.C. metropolitan region. Continuing a strong tradition of 
philanthropy to the arts in Fairfax County, Cityline offers in-kind 
facility services to Traveling Players Ensemble and sponsors Celebrate 
Fairfax, the McLean Orchestra, and Youth Orchestra.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
recipients of the 2013 Arts Awards and in recognizing and thanking the 
visionaries, leaders, and supporters who help to make our Northern 
Virginia communities rich with cultural opportunities.

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