[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 206 (Thursday, December 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1634-E1635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 2019 STARS OVER DULLES AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2019

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam 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 2019 ``Stars Over Dulles'' Award 
recipients.
  This year, at the 24th 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 many issues that impact the 
lives of our residents such as the Silver Line and in 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 2019 Stars Over Dulles Award:
  Arts Community Leader: Kathleen Jacoby, Herndon High School Band 
Director.
  Distinguished Veteran: Paul Patton, CACI.
  Financial Leader: Burke & Herbert Bank.
  First Responder: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police 
Department.
  Health & Wellness Leader: Fitness Aspects.
  Hospitality & Tourism Leader: Sean Hunt, Mustang Sally Brewing 
Company.
  Minority Owned Business Leader: Remedy Intelligent Staffing.
  Non-Profit Leader: MaryEllen Walsh, Western Fairfax Christian 
Ministries.
  Real Estate & Development Leader: Dennis Sharland.
  Small Business Leader: StudioOne Screen Printing and Embroidery.
  Technology Leader: Cox Communications.
  Transportation Leader: Georgia Graves, Bridgman Communications.
  Workforce & Education Leader: Children's Science Center.
  Young Professional: Merideth Pless, American Executive Transportation
  Chair's Choice Award: Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association
  Eileen D. Curtis Lifetime Achievement Award: Doug Downer, President, 
HRI Associates

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  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
2019 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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