[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 139 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 2014 MVLE ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 2014 MVLE Annual 
Award Recipients.
   MVLE is a not-for-profit corporation that provides employment 
opportunities and support services to individuals with disabilities. 
For 43 years, MVLE has partnered with commercial businesses as well as 
with government agencies and other not-for-profit organizations to 
allow the individuals it serves to live in dignity and as independently 
as possible. In the last year, MVLE assisted more than 600 individuals, 
and its workforce can be proud that it is making a positive difference 
in someone's life every day.
   Each year, MVLE honors individual participants, as well as business 
and community partners, who exemplify MVLE's ideals. I am pleased to 
enter the names of the 2014 award recipients into the Congressional 
Record.
   The President's Award is presented to individuals who have shown 
outstanding progress toward gaining independence and self-sufficiency 
through participation in employment and community services. The 2014 
President's Award recipients are Alfred Dews, Celeste Whalen and Rachel 
O'Donnell.
   The Chairman's Award is presented to an outstanding business partner 
who has shown excellence in hiring practices, creating supportive work 
environments, and supporting the mission of MVLE. The 2014 Chairman's 
Award recipient is Embassy Suites Springfield. The hotel has employed 
Wounded Warriors, hosted Working Warrior Nation's First Annual Career 
Fair, launched an internship program for military veterans, supported 
MVLE's annual Golf Classic, and supplied volunteers for other MVLE 
activities.
   MVLE presents four Community Awards in honor of the four components 
of our community: Government, Employment, Social Responsibility, and 
Integration.
   The Government Champion Award recipient is SourceAmerica in 
recognition of its support of the AbilityOne program and its work to 
create jobs throughout government agencies for individuals with 
disabilities and military veterans.
   The Employment Partner Award recipient is Capitol Office Solutions 
in recognition of its partnership with Digital Stream, MVLE's document 
scanning business division, which pairs Capitol Office Solutions' 
software management with Digital Stream's document management services 
and creates more employment opportunities for MVLE's Individuals.
   Booz Allen Hamilton is the recipient of the Advocacy Champion Award 
in recognition of a decade-long partnership with MVLE. MVLE also honors 
Booz Allen's commitment to diversity in its workforce and promoting 
community integration for individuals with disabilities.
   Greenspring Village is being honored with the Social Responsibility 
Award in recognition of its continued support of MVLE and our local 
community. Greenspring has been a longtime employment partner with MVLE 
and also supports MVLE's annual golf tournament and volunteer 
activities.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending MVLE for 
it success in helping individuals with disabilities achieve 
independence and in congratulating the 2014 MVLE Annual Award 
recipients.

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