[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 159 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E917-E918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE 2023 LORDS AND LADIES OF FAIRFAX

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2023

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. 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 other exceptional 
commitments and contributions to our community. Since the program's 
inception in 1984, approximately 759 individuals have earned the honor 
of being named a Lord or Lady Fairfax by his or her representative on 
the Board of Supervisors.
  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 2023 Lords 
and Ladies of Fairfax:

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  At-Large: Lady Lucy Capaldi and Lord Dr. Eric Goplerud
  Braddock District: Lady Shari Zamarra and Lord John Rephlo
  Dranesville District: Lady Delegate Kathleen Murphy and Lord Patrick 
Smaldore
  Hunter Mill District: Lady Roberta Gosling and Lord Andy Sigle
  Franconia District: Lady Sharron Dreyer and Lord Dr. Bryon L. Garner
  Mason District: Lady Alis Wang and Lord Lassine Doumbia
  Mount Vernon District: Lady Shirley Short and Lord Ron Fitzsimmons
  Providence District: Lady Nada Bashir and Lord Tom Biesiadny
  Springfield District: Lady Cathy Turner and Lord Rob Hahne
  Sully District: Lady Cathy Martins Muha and Lord Prince D. Howard
  Mr. 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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