[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 102 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E992-E993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE 2016 LORDS AND LADIES FAIRFAX

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a dedicated group of 
men and women in Northern Virginia. Every year, each member of the 
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two people from his or her 
district who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service, heroism, 
or other exceptional commitments and contributions to our community. 
Since the program's inception in 1984, approximately 600 individuals 
have earned the honor of being named a Lord or Lady Fairfax by his or 
her representative on the Board of

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Supervisors. The Board also traditionally recognizes these individuals 
during a reception held in conjunction with the annual Celebrate 
Fairfax! Festival in June.
   This year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will recognize 
those individuals who have made tremendous impacts through their 
support of our public schools, parks, youth sports leagues, arts 
community, public safety, and human service programs. It is nearly 
impossible to fully describe the diversity of accomplishments of the 
honorees. Their efforts contribute greatly to the quality of life for 
the residents of Fairfax County and are worthy of our praise and 
sincere appreciation. It is my honor to submit the names of the 2016 
Lords and Ladies Fairfax:
   At-Large: Lady Shirley Ginwright and Lord Michael J. Hershman
   Braddock District: Lady Ellen Jean ``Nell'' Hurley and Lord George 
C. Klein
   Dranesville District: Lady Barbara A. Glakas and Lord William Glenn 
Yarborough, Jr.
   Hunter Mill District: Lady Michele Hymer Blitz and Lord James G. 
Lewis, Jr.
   Lee District: Lady Burnette G. Scarboro and Lord Jack Pitzer
   Mason District: Lady Deborah ``Debo'' Burk and Lord Charles de Seve
   Mount Vernon District: Lady Marcia Hanson and Lord Larry Clark
   Providence District: Lady Anne Suter Zimmer and Lord Stephen A. 
McLaughlin
   Springfield District: Lady Lisa Friedrich Becker and Lord Mark W. 
Fitzpatrick
   Sully District: Lady Kelly Lavin and Lord E. Mark McConn, Jr.
   I also commend the following recipients of the James M. Scott 
Community Spirit Award and the Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Volunteer of 
the Year Awards:
   James M. Scott Community Spirit Award: The Peterson Companies & The 
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Community Labor Force
   Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Volunteer of the Year Award: The Levy 
Family. In addition, several students will be recognized as Celebrate 
Fairfax Community Spirit Scholars and Emerging Artist Scholars. I 
congratulate the following honorees for receiving these awards:
   Community Spirit Scholars: Alec Soulders, Bridget Ray, Michelle Ma, 
Rebecca Jacobi, Revathi Mohan, Layla Fawaz, Lauren Eller, Alek 
Langford, Joel Galloway, Anastasia Slepukhova, Kayla Blatman
   Emerging Artist Scholars: Doi Kim, Annie Saavedra, Hee Ra Pyo
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending and 
expressing our gratitude to these men and women who volunteer their 
time and energy on behalf of our community. Their efforts provide 
immeasurable benefits to their fellow residents and serve to strengthen 
and enrich the Fairfax County community.

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