[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1545-E1546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE AWARDEES OF THE 14TH ANNUAL FAIRFAX COUNTY HISTORY 
                               CONFERENCE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 20, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Fairfax County 
History Commission on the occasion of the 14th Annual Fairfax County 
History Conference.
  Since 1969, the Fairfax County History Commission has worked to 
identify, document, record and preserve the historic past of our 
region. Few areas in the country are as rich in history as ours. 
Indeed, the history of this region is the history of our country. The 
History Conference provides an opportunity to reflect on the 
accomplishments of the past year and to recognize our neighbors who 
have made significant contributions to preserving and promoting our 
local history. Through the dedicated efforts of the History Commission 
and its many volunteers, we are assured that our history will not be 
lost and will be available for future generations.
  This year, several of these dedicated individuals are being honored 
for their commitment to the preservation and education of history. I am 
proud to include in the Record their names:
  Ms. Carolyn Cornwell Miller, for her efforts in collecting, 
preserving, researching and maintaining the history of the rural 
schools of Great Falls, Virginia.
  Mr. Chuck Mauro, for his extensive body of work documenting the 
history of Fairfax County, including numerous books, plays, lectures 
and an award-winning movie, ``The Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill).''
  Mr. Gregory P. Wilson, for his efforts serving our country and 
Fairfax County by preserving, researching and maintaining the history 
of this area--specifically regarding the contributions of his Quaker 
ancestors and the Civil War leaders they encountered.
  Ms. Eloise Lorenze, for her efforts in preserving, researching and 
maintaining the history of the Greenway area of McLean, Virginia 
through commentaries, photographs and oral histories.
  Dr. Patricia Farrell Donahue, for her exemplary work in preserving, 
researching, documenting, analyzing and presenting a complete and 
thorough review of the history of the Pimmit Hills area of Fairfax 
County.
  I commend the Fairfax County History Commission for helping to ensure 
that the abundance of history that is available to our community will 
be preserved far into the future. I congratulate all of the honorees 
and ask my colleagues to join me in thanking each of them for the 
important work they do for the Northern Virginia Community.

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