[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE 2022 LORDS AND LADIES OF FAIRFAX

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 23, 2022

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize a dedicated group of 
men and women in Northern Virginia, the Lords and Ladies of Fairfax.
  Every year, each member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors 
selects two people from his or her district who have demonstrated 
outstanding volunteer service, heroism, or othel exceptional 
commitments and contributions to our community. Since the program's 
inception in 1984, approximately 720 individuals have earned the honor 
of being named a Lord or Lady Fairfax by his or her representative on 
the Board of Supewisors.
  This year. the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will recognize 
those individuals who have made tremendous impacts through their 
support of our public schools, parks. youth sports leagues, arts 
community, public safety. and human service programs. It is nearly 
impossible to fully describe the diversity of accomplishments of the 
honorees. Their efforts contribute greatly to the quality of life for 
the residents of Fairfax County and are worthy of our praise and 
sincere appreciation.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the names of the 2022 Lords 
and Ladies Fairfax:

       At-Large: Lady Nelfred Tilly Blanding and Lord Robert 
     Pizzano, Jr.
       Braddock District: Lady Diane Hoffman and Lord Jim Hickey
       Dranesville District: Lady Lisa Merkel and Lord Steven 
     Bloom
       Hunter Mill District: Lady Raba Alwan Letteri and Lord Kurt 
     Rose
       Franconia District: Lady Juana Cruz and Lord Edward D. 
     Joseph
       Mason District: Lady Honorable Penney Azcarate and Lord 
     Eduardo ``Eddy'' Azcarate
       Mount Vernon District: Lady Maria Severa Pangelinan and 
     Lord Jeff Gauger
       Providence District: Lady Robbie Snow and Lord Rafael L. 
     Marin
       Springfield District: Lady Caroline Sieber and Lord Sam 
     Gray
       Sully District: Lady Malini Puli and Lord Sekhar Puli

  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending and 
expressing our gratitude to these men and women who volunteer their 
time and energy on behalf of our community. Their efforts, which are 
deserving of our highest praise, provide immeasurable benefits to their 
fellow residents and serve as a reminder of why Fairfax County remains 
such a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

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