[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 182 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1053-E1054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 ARTSFAIRFAX ARTS AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 3, 2023

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize ArtsFairfax and the 
recipients of the

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2023 Arts Awards. These awards recognize the extraordinary 
contributions of artists, arts organizations, individuals, and 
businesses in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of 
Falls Church that support the arts in our community.
  Founded in 1964, the formally named Arts Council of Fairfax County, 
Inc. is a non-profit organization designated as Fairfax County's local 
arts agency. Today, ArtsFairfax operates programs and Initiatives that 
include grant opportunities, arts advocacy, education, and professional 
development opportunities for more than 23 arts and culture 
organizations.
  ArtsFairfax envisions a thriving arts and culture community 
accessible to all of Fairfax County. To support this vision, 
ArtsFairfax awards over $795,000 in County, public, and private funds 
through competitive grants and awards to more than 60 organizations 
annually.
  The Arts Awards honors supporters of the arts in four categories: the 
Jinx Hazel Arts Award, the Impact Award, the Education Award, and the 
Arts Philanthropy Award.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the following names of the 
2023 Arts Awards Recipients:
  The 2023 Jinx Hazel Arts Award, ArtsFairfax's premier award 
recognizing an individual or organization whose vision and commitment 
has helped shape the cultural life of Fairfax County, will be presented 
to the Workhouse Arts Center.
  The 2023 Impact Award will be presented to Inova Schar Cancer 
Institute in partnership with Smith Center for Healing and the Arts.
  The 2023 Education Award will be presented to The Osher Lifelong 
Learning Institute at George Mason University.
  The 2023 Arts Philanthropy Award will be presented to Lola Reinsch.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
recipients of the 2023 Arts Awards and recognizing the visionaries, 
leaders, and supporters who help to make our Northern Virginia 
communities rich with cultural opportunities.

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