[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1352-E1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 2022 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL'S SEEFELDT 
                                AWARDEES

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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 today to recognize the 2022 
Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Awardees. These Awards 
for Arts Excellence were established nearly two decades ago in honor of 
Kathleen Kenna Seefeldt, a former Chairwoman of the Prince William 
Board of County Supervisors. These awards recognize and celebrate the 
artists, art organizations, volunteers, educators, and businesses that 
build upon the foundation in which Ms. Seefeldt's legacy of supporting 
the cultural arts.
  Kathleen Seefeldt moved to Prince William County in 1970 and her deep 
love for her newfound community inspired her to run for office. She was 
elected to the Board and served as the Occoquan District Supervisor for 
fifteen years before being elected the first at-large chair of the 
Board in 1991. Her two terms as chair led to Prince William County's 
economic and cultural growth, and her emphasis on incorporating the 
arts has helped Prince William become the thriving community it is 
today.
  This honorary award in her name celebrates the many artistic 
achievements in Prince William County. This year's honorees have done

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tremendous work to continue Kathleen Seefeldt's legacy. These awardees 
have tirelessly dedicated themselves to the promotion and expansion of 
the artistic elements that make Prince William County so special.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the following names of the 
2022 Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Award Recipients:
  Lynn Godino, Outstanding Volunteer in the Arts
  Lukman Ahmad, Outstanding Patron of the Arts
  James Villani, Outstanding Individual Artist
  Manassas Ballet Theatre, Outstanding Arts Organization
  Prince William Living, Outstanding Business Supporter of the Arts
  Dr. Laura Cherry, Outstanding Arts Educator
  This celebration is also of particular significance in that it also 
serves as the 30th anniversary of the Prince Williams County Arts 
Council's founding. For three decades now, the Arts Council has 
celebrated the artistic accomplishments of our community. Their work 
has kept Prince William County a wonderful place to live and work, and 
has attracted artistic talent from all over, helping expand our diverse 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring the 2022 
Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Awardees. These talented, 
expressive, and dedicated individuals have committed themselves to the 
preservation of an admirable legacy and have made their community more 
beautiful at every turn along the way.

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