[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING AIMEE VOSPER ON HER RETIREMENT

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                        HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 16, 2025

  Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Aimee Vosper 
on the occasion of her retirement from the Fairfax County Park 
Authority and to commend her for more than a decade of distinguished 
service to the residents of Fairfax County as Park Authority Deputy 
Director for Planning and Development and Chief of Business 
Development.
  For over ten years, Aimee Vosper has provided steady, thoughtful 
leadership to one of the largest park systems in the country. 
Throughout her tenure, she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
stewardship, public service, and preservation, while also showing 
genuine care for the well-being of Park Authority staff, stakeholders, 
and community partners. Her work reflects a deeply held belief that 
parks strengthen our communities and improve quality of life for all 
residents.
  Aimee's leadership is evident in the countless projects she helped 
lead during her tenure, including the renovation of the 139,000-square-
foot Mount Vernon Rec Center and major land acquisitions that moved the 
Park Authority closer to its goal of setting aside ten percent of 
Fairfax County as parkland. These efforts set new standards for 
accessibility, sustainability, and recreational opportunities in 
Fairfax County.
  During the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, Aimee's steady 
leadership helped ensure that Fairfax County parks remained safe and 
accessible at a time when residents needed them most. She consistently 
balanced complex political challenges and competing priories with 
empathy, professionalism, and an unshakeable commitment to the 
residents of Fairfax County.
  Her vision and strategic leadership strengthened the Park Authority's 
planning, resource management, development, and marketing in truly 
lasting ways. Aimee Vosper's impact will be felt for generations, and 
her service reflects the highest standard of what it means to be a 
public servant.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Aimee Vosper 
for her outstanding contributions to the Fairfax County Park Authority 
and in wishing her a joyful, fulfilling, and well-earned retirement.

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