[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 165 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY HISTORY 
                               CONFERENCE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 8, 2024

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Fairfax County 
History Commission on the occasion of the 20th Annual Fairfax County 
History Conference.
  Since 1969, the Fairfax County History Commission has worked to 
identify, document, record and preserve the history of our region. 
There are few areas in the country that are as rich in history as our 
area is. The History Conference provides an opportunity to reflect on 
the accomplishments of the past year while recognizing our neighbors 
who have made significant contributions to preserving and promoting our 
local history. Through the dedicated efforts of the History Commission 
and its many volunteers, we are assured that our history will not be 
lost and will be available for future generations.
  This year, a number of dedicated individuals are being honored for 
their commitment to the preservation and education of history. I am 
proud to include in the Record their names:
  Dr. Glenn Fatzinger received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 
career as a distinguished historian and educator.
  Tom Shoop received the Nan Netherton Award for his book, ILDA, that 
brings to life the stories and history of a small, interracial 
enterprising village in Fairfax County.
  Etta Wilson, Rita Colbelt, Linneall Naylor, and Rondia Prescott with 
Jenee Lindner received the Cultural Engagement Heritage Award for their 
book, Black Communities of Fairfax -- A History, that serves as an 
anthology of Fairfax County's rich Black Heritage.
  Gibran Parvez received the Edith Moore Sprouse Award for the creation 
of his website, Heritage Dulles, that is an interactive online map and 
historical essay allowing readers to explore the area within and around 
Dulles Airport over multiple time periods.
  Dr. Krystyn Moon, Kristin Neun, Dr. Matt Bakker, and Janine Dewitt 
received the Beth Mitchell Award for their website, Documenting 
Exclusion & Resilience, that examines the racial dynamics among 
property owners in Northern Virginia and Fairfax County.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating all 
the honorees and thanking the Fairfax County History Commission for the 
important work they do for the Northern Virginia community.

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