[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 AWARDEES OF THE 16TH ANNUAL FAIRFAX COUNTY HISTORY 
                               CONFERENCE

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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 Fairfax County 
History Commission on the occasion of the 16th 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. Todi Carnes for her design, research, script authoring and 
graphic production of the video now currently used at Historic Huntley 
by the Fairfax County Park Authority to describe the Mt. Huntley 
viewshed.
  Ms. Heather Bollinger for her monthly publication of the Historic 
Records Center, Fairfax County Circuit Court (2014-present) called 
``Found in the Archives''.
  Ms. Katrina Krempasky for her 13 years of leadership as Manager, 
Historic Records Center, Fairfax County Circuit Court (2006 through 
2019).
  Mr. John Ryan, for his work in orchestrating both the 2019 Shouse 
Village Oral History & Archive Project and the Village's 50th 
Anniversary Committee.
  The Shouse Village 50th Anniversary Committee, co-chaired by John 
Ryan & Mary Ann Hampton for their yearlong work in compiling, sorting 
and framing historical pictures and documents and orchestrating the 
anniversary, culminating in an Anniversary Reception and as such have 
preserved and honored the historicity of this important community in 
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.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating all 
the honorees and thanking the Fairfax County History Commission for the 
important work they do for the Northern Virginia community.

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