[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE 2018 VOLUNTEER RESTON AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 3, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a group of individuals 
who have selflessly dedicated themselves to the betterment of their 
community. Each year, the Reston Association recognizes individuals who 
have gone above and beyond with the Volunteer Reston awards. Reston is 
well known to be a shining example of civic engagement. This event, 
held during National Volunteer Week, honors those who have made 
significant impacts on the lives of others and the community. In 
Fairfax County, we are blessed with an incredible abundance of 
generosity of spirit, and the individuals who are being honored with 
these awards are the embodiment of that spirit.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the names of 2018 Volunteer 
Reston award winners:
  Kelley Westenhoff--Volunteer of the Year
  Iman Hadji--Youth Volunteer of the Year
  Patricia Wagner--55+ Volunteer of the Year
  Jay Steinberg--Our Everyday Hero
  Group Volunteer of the Year--Nature Center Welcome Desk Attendants: 
Anne Cannizzaro, Barbara Paolucci, Brenda van Doorn, Ellen Perrins, 
Freya De Cola, Janine Greenwood, Jim Seret, June Ferrera, Marilyn 
Dicke, Paulette Lincoln-Baker, Sharon McHugh, Terri Ostrowski, Verna 
Webb.
  Adult Group Volunteer of the Year--Stream Monitoring Team: Bob 
Bidwell, Bob Ryder, Bob Speegle, Bob Parker, Dick Christensen.
  Community Partner of the Year--Friends of Reston: Carol Nahorniak, 
Bonnie Haukness, Glenn Walker, Fran Lovaas, Janine Greenwood, Sherri 
Hebert.
  Work Group of the Year--Reston Annual State of the Environment Report 
(RASER) Working Group: Doug Britt, Sue Beffel, Don Coram, Robin Duska, 
Linda Fuller, Carl Mitchell, Lois Phemiste.
  Mr. Speaker, civic engagement is at the heart of a healthy community, 
and it is clear from these awardees that Reston remains one of the 
healthiest communities in Northern Virginia. I congratulate all of the 
recipients on their awards, and thank them for their service to our 
community. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing them great success 
in all their future endeavors.

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