[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING MR. VICTOR MCKENZIE, JR. ON BEING NAMED CHAIR OF 
               VIRGINIA'S ADDICTION AND RECOVERY COUNCIL

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2024

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Mr. Victor McKenzie, Jr., who was recently named Chair of 
Virginia's Addiction and Recovery Council.
  Mr. McKenzie has devoted much of his career to helping Virginians who 
suffer from substance use disorders. A leader in his community, he has 
been a consistent advocate for expanding access to behavioral and 
developmental health services for all who need them. As Executive 
Director of the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA) 
of Virginia, he works to transform communities across our Commonwealth 
by spearheading work on substance use disorder and recovery, and 
providing Virginians with education, advocacy, and support.
  Through his work, Mr. McKenzie has provided Virginia families and 
individuals with the support they need to thrive. His continued 
commitment to Virginia families is highlighted by his recently being 
elected Chair of Virginia's Addiction and Recovery Council, where he 
will advise the Governor, the Virginia General Assembly, and the Board 
of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental 
Services on matters pertaining to substance use.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating and thanking Mr. Victor 
McKenzie, Jr. for his service on behalf of the people of Virginia. I 
look forward to celebrating his contributions to our Commonwealth, and 
I thank him for his tireless commitment and advocacy on behalf of 
Virginians struggling with substance use disorders.

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