[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE 2018 BEST OF BRADDOCK AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the recipients of the 
annual Best of Braddock Awards. These awards are the result of 
collaboration between the Braddock District Council and Braddock 
District Supervisor and are presented to individuals and organizations 
whose extraordinary efforts make our community a better place.
  I have been proud to represent this community since my days as 
Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The level of civic 
engagement celebrated by these awards is a testament to the community 
spirit of the Braddock District. I have often said that civic 
engagement is a key indicator of a healthy community and tonight's 
event proves that Braddock District continues to be one of the 
healthiest communities in all of Northern Virginia. That is due in no 
small part to the actions of those honored here this evening. I extend 
my congratulations to all of tonight's honorees and commend them for 
their efforts on behalf of others and in making our community one of 
the best places in the country in which to live, work and raise a 
family.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the following recipients of 
the 2018 Best of Braddock Awards:
  Marilynn Sitts--Olde Forge/Surrey Square Civic Association, 
Hospitality Chairperson
  Donna Fricas--Olde Forge/Surrey Square Civic Association, Little Free 
Library Project Coordinator
  Sarah Lennon--Kings Park West Civic Association, Parks and Lake 
Chairperson, Leader of the Road Raiders Cleanup Team
  Cathy DeLoach and Mary Hovland--Long and Foster Mary and Cathy Team, 
Kings Park West Tour of Homes Coordinators
  Judy Nitsche--Friends of Kings Park Library, Book Sale Chair
  Evan Braff and Paul Woods--Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community 
Services, Neighborhood College Coordinators
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
2018 Best of Braddock honorees for their tremendous contributions to 
Fairfax County and Northern Virginia. I thank them for their service to 
our community and wish them great success in all their future 
endeavors.

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