[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 2020 GREATER RESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXCELLENCE 
                            AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2020

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the recipients of 
the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Excellence (ACE) 
Awards. These awards are presented to individuals, organizations, and 
businesses 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 Reston. I have often said that civic engagement is a key 
indicator of a healthy community and every year Reston proves 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 this year, and I 
extend my congratulations to all those honorees.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the recipients of the 2020 
ACE Awards:
  Small Business of the Year--Steven Toole, Toole & Associates
  Medium Business of the Year--M & T Bank
  Large Business of the Year--Leidos
  Member of the Year--Kevin Taylor, CBD-x
  New Member of the Year--Linda Graziano, AppQueen LLC
  Committee of the Year--Reston Chamber Cup Golf Committee, (Co-chair) 
Tom Madden, Visual Impact Productions, (Co-chair) Kevin Taylor, CBD-x
  Contributor of the Year--Iris Britt, Iris Britt Consulting, LLC
  Young Professional of the Year--Eric Zutler, Pearson Smith Realty
  Innovation Award--KME Digital
  Pinnacle Award--Tom Madden, Visual Impact Productions
  President's Award--Dee Kakar, M&T Bank
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
2020 ACE Award honorees for their tremendous contributions and in 
thanking them for their service. I would also like to express my 
sincere appreciation to the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and all 
its members for lending their time and energy to the betterment of our 
community.

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