[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E569]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   RECOGNIZING THE 2026 FAIRFAX COUNTY STUDENT PEACE AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2026

  Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the recipients of 
the 2026 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards.
  The Fairfax County Student 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 include in the Record the names of this year's Student Peace Award 
winners:

       Lily Rumpf, Annandale High School
       Caleb Crawford, Cedar Lane School
       Sheba Ahmadzal, Centreville High School
       Voices of Chantilly, Chantilly High School
       Aaya Ali, Edison High School
       Damanika Ravi, Fairfax High School
       Gabriella (Gabi) Henriquez, Falls Church High School
       Sinaiyah Emami, Hayfield Secondary School
       Fredis Alexander Guillen Ayala, Herndon High School
       The Verdict Publication Club, Justice High School
       Yenni Ly Do, Lake Braddock Secondary School
       Ryan Musmar, Langley High School
       Rachel Chanel Yousaf, John. R. Lewis High School
       Madison Red Cross Club, Madison High School
       Lucia Castellon Soria, Marshall High School
       Chloe Jeong, McLean High School
       Savonne Clark, Mount Vernon High School
       Sana Stanikzai, Mountain View High School
       Yanis Mahenni, Oakton High School
       Brycen Smith, Quander Road School
       Caitlyn Murphy, Robinson Secondary School
       Kayhan Kandahari, South County High School
       Alden Walcott, South Lakes High School
       Anwar Kiyar, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and 
     Technology
       Annalise Richardson, West Potomac High School
       Natalie Ignacio, West Springfield High School
       Student Equity Ambassador Leaders, Westfield High School
       Maria Kim, 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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