[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2019 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 2019 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:
  Lisa Sales has been a tireless advocate in our community focusing on 
advancing civil rights, fighting against violence, and prohibiting 
discrimination. Her community activities recently have led to several 
key accomplishments, Lisa worked closely with county officials and 
other community volunteers to identify a property along Richmond 
Highway that could be used to establish a new domestic violence 
shelter, resulting the opening of Artemis House. Lisa was a critical 
player to ensure Virginia's Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. 
Lisa also serves on the Fairfax County Commission for Women.
  Dorothy Keenan has worked with older adults for over 45 years and has 
spent her career planning and providing classes, programs and 
workshops.
  Holly Seibold is an incredible example of how one citizen can 
identify a community need and organize to fill it.
  Sharon Bulova was reelected as Chairman of the Fairfax County Board 
of Supervisors on November 5, 2015. Sharon believes an informed and 
engaged community is a well-served constituency.
  John Cook served on the Board of Supervisors, representing the 
Braddock District from 2009 to 2019, working to reform Fairfax's 
criminal justice system and reduce the use of force in the area's 
policing.
  Kathy Hudgins served on the Board of Supervisors for twenty years, 
where she has championed affordable housing and advocated tirelessly 
for the Hunter Mill District.
  Linda Smyth has dedicated over a decade of her life to fighting for 
Providence District as their Supervisor. She has been called the 
county's leading expert on zoning, and has never stopped working to 
ensure her community's needs are met.
  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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