[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1596-E1597]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING THE 2016 CHAIRMAN'S AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Dulles Regional 
Chamber of Commerce for its ongoing dedication to local businesses and 
our community and to congratulate the 2016 Chairman's Award recipients.
  The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest 
chambers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region and is located in 
one of the largest technology corridors in the country. It actively 
supports the interest of its members and also supports broader 
initiatives including STEM education, workforce initiatives, economic 
development, and local non-profits.
  Each year during the Annual Chairman's Awards Luncheon, the Chamber 
honors those extraordinary businesses, non-profit organizations, and 
citizens who have dedicated their talents and activities to enhancing 
our economy and our community.
  I am pleased to include the names of the following recipients of the 
2016 Chairman's Awards.
  Service Award: Mr. Paul Karstetter, Stitely & Karstetter.
  Committee Chair of the Year: Ms. Sharon DeBragga, Mountain View 
Alternative High School.
  Volunteer of the Year: Ms. Andrea Savitch, Unique Travel Events.
  Champion Partners: Mr. Doug Downer, HRI Associates; Ms. Anna 
Schneider, Volkswagen Group of America; and Mr. Jeff Dick, MainStreet 
Bank.
  Best New Event: Mr. Matt Hurst and Mr. Greg Langweg, Hilton 
Washington Dulles Airport for: ``Dished!''
  Best New Program: Ms. Angela Inzerillo, Impact Business Solutions and 
Ms. Robin Suomi, Startup Growth for ``Business Success.''
  Best Committee: Mr. Mike O'Reilly, The O'Reilly Law Firm and Mr. 
Vinay Patel, Fairbrook Hotels as co-chairs of the Herndon Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the Dulles 
Regional Chamber of Commerce for its dedication and commitment to our 
community and in congratulating the 2016 Chairman's Award recipients. I 
extend my personal thanks to these businesses

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and individuals for their many contributions to our region's economic 
success and quality of life. Their contributions are among the many 
reasons why Fairfax County is one of the best places in the country in 
which to live, work, and raise a family. I commend them on their awards 
and wish them great success in all future endeavors.

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