[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY HISTORY COMMISSION

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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 Fairfax County 
History Commission on the occasion of the 17th Annual Fairfax County 
History Conference.
  Since 1969, the Fairfax County History Commission has worked to 
identify, document, record and preserve the history 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, two 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. Maura Keaney for her tireless efforts to inspire the next 
generation of historians. As a School-based Technology Specialist at 
Laurel Ridge Elementary School in Fairfax County, Ms. Keaney utilizes 
online research methods and crosses disciplinary boundaries to explore 
quantitative analysis of how to publicly document and celebrate 
history. Ms. Keaney has taught her students to think critically and 
quantitatively, examining the people and events being commemorated and 
who and what might have been left out of the narrative for too long. 
Ms. Keaney's dedication to the promotion and preservation of history is 
only surpassed by her dedication to her students.
  Mr. Jeff Clark for his decades of work capturing and exhibiting 
Fairfax County's history. Mr. Clark has worked for the Fairfax County 
Public School system (FCPS) as the Video Producer and Director of 
Communication and Community Relations for the past 21 years. In his 
role, Mr. Clark has been able to produce multimedia content that tells 
the storied history of our county. He is considered to be the 
``official historian'' of the FCPS and never hesitates to go the extra 
mile when it comes to preserving and showcasing Fairfax County's 
history and its impact on the country.
  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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