[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 2024 FAIRFAX COUNTY STUDENT PEACE AWARD RECIPIENTS

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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 to recognize the recipients of the 
2024 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards.
  The Fairfax County Stdent Peace Awards began with one high school in 
2006 to encourage high school-aged students to think about peace as 
both a means and an end, and to recognize young people who work as 
peacemakers. By 2013, the program was being offered in every public 
high school in Fairfax County, as well as in many private schools.
  Participating high schools choose one Junior or Senior, or one 
student group active in promoting peace or removing the causes of 
conflict. Examples of outreach include committing to peace by engaging 
in activities that strive to end conflict, either locally or globally, 
promoting the understanding of divisive issues and situations to bridge 
differences, and working to resolve conflicts among students or members 
of the community who feel isolated or alienated.
  I am pleased to include in the Record the names of this year's 
Student Peace Award winners:
  Husna Basiri, Annandale High School
  Level the Field, Centreville High School
  Ria Jakhete, Chantilly High School
  Edison Minds Matter, Edison High School
  Tranh Dinh, Fairfax High School
  Hiena Hailemariam, Falls Church High School
  Ajanae Elise Massenburg, Hayfield Secondary School
  Susy Reyes, Herndon High School
  Dalya Paka, Justice High School
  Jenna Naffa, King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
  Mackenzie Craig, Lake Braddock Secondary School
  Lina Liakakos, Langley High School
  Daniel J. Gonzales, John. R. Lewis High School
  Sophie Massoudi, Madison High School
  Aymar Ahmed, Marshall High School
  Kaiya Amani Williams, McLean High School
  Phillip Ha, Mount Vernon High School
  Mountain View Mirror, Mountain View High School
  Jason Saenz-Hernandez, Quander Road School
  Samantha Katz, Robinson Secondary School
  Eden Aklog, South County High School
  Virginia Banton, South Lakes High School
  Namaste, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
  Eli Kopp, West Potomac High School
  Roeen Zahid, West Springfield High School
  Westfield Student Ambassadors, Westfield High School
  National Art Honor Society, Woodson High School
  Mr. Speaker, the efforts of these young people are the building 
blocks of a more peaceful and tolerant world. I commend them on their 
efforts and dedication and ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating each award recipient and thanking them as well as 
Fairfax County Public School System and sponsor organizations for all 
they have done for our community.

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