[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 2018 STARS OVER DULLES AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Dulles Regional 
Chamber of Commerce for its ongoing dedication to local businesses and 
our community and to congratulate the 2018 ``Stars Over Dulles'' Award 
recipients.
  This year, at the 23rd Annual Stars Over Dulles Awards Luncheon, the 
Chamber will honor those extraordinary businesses, non-profit 
organizations, and citizens who have dedicated their talents and 
activities to enhancing our economy and our community.
  As the former Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, 
and now as a Member of Congress representing this community, I have 
been proud to partner with the Chamber on promoting the region's pro-
business climate and celebrating the service that so many individuals 
and businesses provide to our community.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the following recipients of 
the 2018 Stars Over Dulles Awards:
  Arts Community Leader: Evan Hoffmann, NextStop Theatre Company; 
Distinguished Veteran: Ono Brewing Company; Financial Leader: Northwest 
Federal Credit Union; First Responder: Chief Maggie DeBoard, Herndon 
Police Department; Health & Wellness Leader: Meg Donnelly, Meg 
Donnelly, LMT; Hospitality & Tourism Leader: Westin Washington Dulles; 
Minority Business Leader: Mike Williams, The Growth Coach; Non-Profit 
Leader: Chuck Birdie, Loudoun Free Clinic; Real Estate & Development 
Leader: Tammy Meyer, Stonebridge Title, LLC; Small Business Leader: 
David Hillelsohn, DHill Financial; Technology Leader: Madhu Garlanka, 
Allwyn Corporation; Transportation Leader: Doug Pickford, Dulles Area 
Transportation Association; Workforce & Education Leader: Dr. Anthony 
Copeland, Westfield High School; Young Professional: Young Kim, McLean 
Insurance Agency, Inc.; and Eileen D Curtis Lifetime Achievement Award: 
Dr. Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
2018 Stars Over Dulles Award recipients and in thanking these 
businesses and individuals for their many contributions to our region's 
economic success and quality of life. Their efforts are among the many 
reasons why Northern Virginia remains one of the best places in the 
country in which to live, work, raise a family, and start a business. I 
congratulate the honorees on receiving these awards and wish them 
continued success.

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