[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 2018 DALE CITY MULTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS & 
                         SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the recipients of 
the thirty-fourth annual Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards & 
Scholarship Banquet hosted by the Dale City Christian Church. The 2018 
banquet theme is, ``This is your Season for Favor and Increase,'' 
highlights the continued emphasis placed on educational advancement in 
fostering personal autonomy and success.
  Under the leadership of Bishop Patrick O. Thomas and Mrs. Rhonda 
Pittman, the Dale City Multicultural Achievement Foundation has 
provided more than $320,000 in scholarship funds. In addition to 
providing financial resources, the foundation celebrates the 
achievements of community activists for their efforts to improve the 
lives of area residents while serving as positive role models leading 
by example and encouraging students to seek out educational enrichment 
opportunities under the core mission of educating the youth of today to 
become engaged citizens of tomorrow.
  It is my honor to include in the Record, the following names of the 
recipients of the 2018 Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards & 
Scholarship Fund:

       Pastoral Leadership Award:
       Pastors Sam & Valena Metacalfe
       Religious Leadership Award:
       Rev. Naomi Gibson
       Educational Leadership Award:
       Mrs. Dorothy Passawe
       Mrs. LaVonda Wortham
       Professional Leadership Award:
       Mr. Corey Holeman
       Community Service Award:
       Mrs. Vielka Gary
       Ms. Ashley Johnson
       Business Achievement Award:
       Jewelry by Design, Mrs. Jenny Caro
       Mr. Adrian Vaughn
       Youth Christian Service Award:
       Mr. Carlos Chavez
       Mr. Andrew Reese
       Mrs. Beverly Scott
       Christian Service Award:
       Mr. Carlos Chavez
       Mr. Andrew Reese
       Mrs. Beverly Scott
       Faithfulness Award:
       Mr. Errol & Mrs. Maudine Graham
       Mrs. Astrid Inabinet
       Mrs. Athena Powell
       Dedicated Christian Family Award:
       Mr. & Mrs. Maverick Powell & Family
       Distinguished Senior Leadership Award:
       Miss Troi Stubblefield
       2018 High School Scholarship Recipient:
       Mr. Joshua Curtis
       Mr. Cameron Harris
       Miss Karina Jackson
       Miss Troi Stubblefield
       Mr. Riley Mitchell

  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the 2018 
Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards & Scholarship recipients, 
and in thanking them for their individual efforts to ensure we each 
maintain a quality life and live a better tomorrow.

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