[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 65 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE 2014 RESTON ASSOCIATION SERVICE AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the recipients 
of the 2014 Reston Association Service Awards. The Reston Association 
(RA) is the largest homeowners' association in Virginia and one of the 
largest in the country with more than 21,000 homes under its 
jurisdiction. Among other roles, RA serves as the steward of Reston's 
architectural aesthetics, recreational amenities, and environmental 
resources.
   RA relies on hundreds of volunteers and dedicated staff who serve on 
boards, committees, and projects to carry out its mission to keep 
Reston a model community where all can ``Live, Work, Play, and Get 
Involved.'' I am pleased to submit the names of the outstanding 2014 
honorees.
   2014 Reston Association Volunteer of the Year--Mark Elder
   Mark Elder has volunteered his time as a tennis instructor for the 
last two years. He fills the gaps and works interchangeably with RA 
staff instructors. Mark gives his time willingly, energetically and 
consistently to the youth tennis community to ensure programs like this 
and many others are successful.
   2014 Reston Association Volunteer Group of the Year--Senior Movie 
Day Volunteers (Laura & John Cole, Pat Coshland, Michelina Johnson, 
Kurt McJilton, Otto & Rosemarie Tubito)
   This dynamic group of volunteers is the backbone of Senior Movie Day 
in Reston Town Center, which benefits up to 400 seniors each month. The 
group has been volunteering since 2007 and contributes 150 hours 
annually, thereby reducing staff time needed to put on this great 
community event for the seniors in our community.
   2014 Reston Association Community Partner of the Year--Clarke
  For three consecutive years, Clarke has selected Reston for the 
Annual Clarke Day of Caring. Clarke employees monitor for mosquito 
larvae in Reston's restored streams and help educate RA's watershed 
staff on mosquito collection and identification. More than a dozen 
Clarke employees spend a full day removing invasive plants and removing 
trash from streams and other natural areas. This commitment to Reston 
and corporate volunteerism makes Clarke a standout partner.
   2014 Employee of the Year--Rob Tucker
   For 15 years Reston community members have been fortunate to see the 
smiling face of Rob Tucker on RA tennis courts. His passion for tennis 
is equal to his commitment to the community and the RA staff. He 
provides top-notch customer service, personalized instruction, and 
overall cheerleading for the RA tennis programs. RA and the entire 
community couldn't find a better advocate for the tennis and recreation 
programs available to Reston members.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
recipients of the 2014 Reston Association Service Awards and in 
thanking them for dedicating their time, energy, and resources to the 
improvement of the quality of life and health of the Reston community.

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