[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2020 FAIRFAX COUNTY FEDERATION OF 
            CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2022

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the recipients of 
the Fairfax Federation of Citizens Associations 2020 Citizen of the 
Year Awards.
  The Federation is a coalition of civic and homeowners associations 
who work together to promote and support initiatives that will benefit 
all. Each year, the Federation honors individuals for their 
extraordinary contributions to our community. It is my honor to include 
in the Record the following individuals:
  Paul Hammack is a retired local attorney, who has contributed his 
wisdom and efforts to civic life in Fairfax County for decades. He 
served on the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals for 39 years, from 
1982 to 2021, and was its Vice-Chairman for the last 30 years. Paul has 
volunteered in many Bar Association activities and leadership roles, 
and exemplifies the selfless participation of attorneys in community 
activities.
  Lance Beets volunteers in many capacities for Volunteer Solutions, a 
program housed in the Fairfax County Agency on Aging. Mr. Beets' 
efforts are directed at helping older adults and adults with 
disabilities age in place safely and with dignity by assisting them 
with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, meal and 
supplement delivery, and the prevention of social isolation.
  JoEllan Frasch has dedicated herself to serving the younger members 
of our district, inspiring literacy by reading stories in Fairfax 
County Public Libraries. She expanded on her passion for education, 
serving as an organizer for High school band, football, and chorus 
events for years.
  Jeff Parnes was a voice for interconnectivity in the region and a 
consistent presence advocating for the transportation needs of the 
residents in Northern Virginia. Jeff has literally walked the walk, 
leading transportation reforms from firsthand experience on buses and 
beyond.
  James Migliaccio was the Lee District representative on the Fairfax 
County Planning Commission from 2010 through 2019, where he devoted 
long hours to making Fairfax County an outstanding place to live. He 
coupled his own talents with compassion for his peers to build 
consensus and reform countywide procedures for land use.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking these 
incredible individuals and in congratulating them on being honored by 
the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' Associations. Civic 
engagement is the foundation of a healthy community, and Fairfax County 
residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life due in part to the 
efforts of these individuals. The contributions and leadership of these 
honorees have been a great benefit to our community and truly merit our 
highest praise.

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