[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2014 ELLY DOYLE PARK SERVICE AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the honorees of the 
2014 Elly Doyle Park Service Award, the Elly Doyle Special Recognition 
Award, the Eakin Philanthropy Award, the Mayo Stuntz Cultural 
Stewardship Award, the Sally Ormsby Environmental Stewardship Award as 
well as the 2014 Student Honoree. These awards, sponsored by the 
Fairfax County Park Authority Board in cooperation with the Fairfax 
County Park Foundation Board, recognize individuals and organizations 
for their extraordinary contributions to our environment and public 
park system.
   Fairfax County is regarded as one of the best places in the country 
in which to live, work, and raise a family, and our nationally-
recognized park system has played a key role in that distinction. Our 
community has a strong commitment to promoting and preserving our 
environment, including our public parks and outdoor spaces. Each year 
thousands of volunteers donate their talents and time to protect our 
natural and cultural resources and enhance public educational and 
recreational services.
   The Elly Doyle Service Awards were established in 1988 in honor of 
former board member Ellamae Doyle's many years of outstanding service. 
In addition, recipients also have been selected for the 2014 Eakin 
Philanthropy Award, named in honor of the family that donated the first 
parcels of parkland to the Park Authority more than 50 years ago, the 
Mayo Stuntz Cultural Stewardship, named in honor of a celebrated local 
historian and military veteran, and the 2014 Sally Ormsby Environmental 
Stewardship Award, named in honor of a local champion of environmental 
education and protection. I congratulate each of the following 
recipients of these prestigious awards and proudly enter their names 
into the Congressional Record:
  2014 Elly Doyle Park Service Award Recipients: James ``Curly'' 
Anderko, Bob Dinse, Alan Figgatt.
  Elly Doyle Special Recognition: Mona Enquist-Johnston, John Eltzroth, 
Fairfax County Farmers Markets Market Masters, Donn Grover, REI.
  Student Honoree: Matthew Baker.Eakin Philanthropy Award Recipients: 
Mike Rolband, Transurban--Fluor.
  Mayo Stuntz Cultural Stewardship Award: Bob Lundegard.
  Sally Ormsby Environmental Stewardship Award Recipient: Diane 
Hoffman.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating and 
thanking these honorees for their demonstrated commitment to our open 
spaces and public parks. Fairfax County is able to enjoy a high quality 
of life because of the efforts of these individuals and they are 
deserving of our praise and appreciation.

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