[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 2023 FAIRFAX COUNTY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL 
                          ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 11, 2024

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the recipients 
of the 2023 Fairfax County Design and Environmental Achievement Awards.
  This annual event celebrates Environmental Excellence awardees, 
Friends of Trees awardees, as well as James M. Scott Exceptional Design 
awardees. Each of these three awards celebrate dedicated individuals, 
county employees, and organizations or businesses who have made a 
lasting impact in our community.
  The Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individual county 
residents, county employees, and organizations or businesses who 
advance or support the county's environmental goals and policies, 
dedicate personal time and expertise beyond their normal fiscal and 
civic responsibilities, and demonstrate leadership within the 
community. It is with great pride that I include in the Record the 
names of the following:
  Individual County Resident Category: Mei Torrey, Langley High School
  County Employee Category: Craig Carinci, Director of Department of 
Public Works and Environmental Services, Stormwater Planning Division 
(retired); Joseph Gorney, Principal Environmental Planner with the 
Department of Planning and Development, Environmental Policy and Plan 
Development Branch; Hugh Whitehead, Urban Forest Management Division 
(retired)
  Organization and Business Category: Trace--The Zero Waste Store, 
Vienna; Montebello Condominium Unit Owners Association, Grounds 
Committee
  Since 1999, the Friends of Trees Awards have highlighted exceptional, 
outstanding, and innovative tree conservation actions in Fairfax County 
that meet one or more criteria: to protect and preserve existing trees 
and associated habitats, to increase the urban tree canopy and its 
related habitats, to educate and inspire people to plant more trees and 
properly maintain them, and to convey an understanding of the value and 
benefits of trees. It is with great pride that I include in the Record 
the names of the following recipients:
  Individual County Resident Category: Steve Lagerfeld, McLean Trees 
Foundation; Jim McGlone, Virginia Department of Forestry (retired); Bob 
Vickers, Tree Commission
  Non-profit Citizens Group Category: McLean Citizens Association, 
Environment, Parks and Recreation Committee
  Non-profit Business Category: Inova Health Systems Office of 
Sustainability
  Schools Category: Fairhill Elementary School, FCPS; Liberty Middle 
School, FCPS
  Development Awardee: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-
Atlantic States
  Established in 1984, the James M. Scott Exceptional Design Awards 
recognize achievement in the total design of a building and its site. 
The awards aim to raise awareness of outstanding planning and design 
projects among design professionals and the general public. It is with 
great pride that I include in the Record the names of the following 
recipients:
  Honor Award: G+G House, Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Architect; Capital 
One Hall, HGA, Architect
  Merit Award: Spring Mill House, Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Architect; 
The Residence at Colvin Run, Architecture, Incorporated
  Honorable Mention: 1800 Tysons Amenity, WDG Interior Architecture; 
Lorton Community Center and Library, Grimm + Parker Architects; The 
Crossroads Building at the Langley School, CGS Architects
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2023 Fairfax County Design and 
Environmental Achievement awardees and thank them for their impact on 
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. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
applauding this group of remarkable citizens.

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