[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 160 (Thursday, September 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE BURKE CENTRE CONSERVANCY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 500TH 
                                MEETING

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 27, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Burke Centre 
Conservancy Board of Trustees on the occasion of their 500th meeting. 
Incorporated in June 1976, the Burke Centre Conservancy manages this 
planned community of 5,862 residences divided into five neighborhoods 
of 65 clusters. All told, Burke Centre sits on approximately 1,700 
acres and includes more than 30 miles of paths, 6 ponds and one lake, 6 
community centers, 5 pools, tennis courts, and a baseball field. There 
is truly something for everyone at Burke Centre. I always look forward 
to attending the premier Burke Centre event--the annual Burke Centre 
Festival--which is hosted by the Conservancy and celebrated its 40th 
anniversary last year.
  The history of Burke Centre can be traced back to the 1700's. It has 
fallen to the leadership of the Board of Trustees to balance this rich 
history with the development of a thriving community, always taking 
into consideration environmental preservation and enhanced amenities 
for Burke Centre residents. As someone who got his start in public 
service as president of a local civic association, I can attest to the 
importance of getting involved and also to the responsibility that is 
borne by the association's leadership to guide the community and ensure 
that all decisions are in the best interest of those affected and the 
community as a whole. I commend the Burke Centre Conservancy Board of 
Trustees for carrying out their mission with integrity and 
transparency.
  I am honored to include in the Record the names of the Executive 
Director of the Burke Centre Conservancy and the members of the Board 
of Trustees who will preside over this historic meeting:
  Conservancy Executive Director: Patrick Gloyd; President: Marc 
Flaster (Commons Trustee); Vice-President: Brian Engler (At-Large 
Trustee); Secretary: Lee Schmidt (Ponds Trustee); Treasurer: Brenda 
Trask (Woods Trustee); John Mills-Hearne (Landings Trustee); Karen 
Anthony (Oaks Trustee); Phil Pool (At-Large Trustee).
  In Fairfax County and in Northern Virginia as a whole, we are 
fortunate to have a strong tradition of civic engagement. The 
membership of the Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees is a 
shining example of that tradition. They are also proof that this 
tradition is especially strong in Burke Centre.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees for their ongoing dedication 
to the betterment of their community. This milestone being celebrated 
is a direct result of that dedication and I have no doubt that this 
commitment will continue. I thank them for their service to their 
community and wish them and Burke Centre continued success.

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