[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 206 (Thursday, December 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2019 NORTHERN VIRGINIA LEADERSHIP 
                                 AWARDS

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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 2019 recipients 
of the Northern Virginia Leadership Awards presented by Leadership 
Fairfax.
  Leadership Fairfax is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to 
inspire, connect, develop and engage the next generation of leaders in 
Northern Virginia so that they are prepared to serve and strengthen our 
community. Graduates from its programs become part of a fast-growing 
network of civic leaders. I've always said, ``When you walk into a 
crowded room, it's easy to spot the graduates of Leadership Fairfax--
they just stand out.''
  Each year, Leadership Fairfax recognizes individuals or organizations 
that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made extraordinary 
contributions to our community. It is my honor to include in the Record 
the following names of the 2019 Northern Virginia Leadership Awards 
recipients:
  Non-Profit Leader: Joe Meyer, CEO, Shelter House.
  Corporate Leadership, Organization: Womble Bond Dickinson.
  Corporate Leadership, Individual: Shirley Luu, Shirley Luu & 
Associates.
  Regional Leadership: Danny Vargas, President, VARCom Solutions.
  Trustee Leadership: Linda Mathes, CEO, Red Cross in the National 
Capital Region.
  Educational Leadership: Rebecca Cousins, West Springfield High 
School.
  Madam Speaker, the contributions of these individuals and 
organizations are one of the reasons why Fairfax is such a sought after 
community in which to live and work, and this year's honorees highlight 
the legacy of Leadership Fairfax in preparing our community's future 
leaders to address the challenges we face. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating these honorees and thanking them for their service 
to Northern Virginia.

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