[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 123 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING RECIPIENTS OF THE 2015 GREATER RESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                     AWARDS FOR CHAMBER EXCELLENCE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize recipients of the 2015 
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 region. 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, D.C.-
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 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.
  Each year, 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: Communications Committee
  Small Business of the Year: Visual Impact Productions
  Medium Business of the Year: Able Moving and Storage
  Large Business of the Year: Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, PC
  Member of the Year: Maggie Parker and Comstock Partners LC
  New Member of the Year: Jason Butler, JB Printing & Specialty 
Services
  Volunteer of the Year: Janel Giambrone, M&T Bank
  President's Award: Cornerstones
  Joe Ritchey Pinnacle Award: Matthew Brennan, Brennan & Waite, PLC
  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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