[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            RECOGNIZING JAMIE BAIN HEDGES ON HER RETIREMENT

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                        HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2026

  Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jamie Bain 
Hedges upon her retirement as General Manager and Chief Executive 
Officer of Fairfax Water after 37 years of dedicated service to 
Northern Virginia.
  Jamie began her career with Fairfax Water as an engineer and steadily 
rose through the organization. She became Director of Planning and 
Engineering in 2006, Deputy General Manager in 2019, and General 
Manager and Chief Executive Officer in 2021. Her career reflects both a 
deep knowledge of the region's water system and a longstanding 
commitment to public service.
  Under Jamie's leadership, Fairfax Water has continued providing 
dependable, high-quality water service to communities across Northern 
Virginia. Today, the utility serves approximately 2.2 million people in 
the region. Her steady guidance helped the organization respond to the 
COVID-19 pandemic, severe weather, and the integration of the City of 
Fairfax and City of Falls Church water systems.
  Jamie also understood that reliable water service depends on 
thoughtful planning and continued investment in the infrastructure that 
supports it. Throughout her tenure, she helped position Fairfax Water 
to meet the region's current needs while preparing for future 
challenges involving water supply, system maintenance, and 
environmental protection.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jamie 
Bain Hedges on her retirement and in thanking her for 37 years of 
service to Fairfax Water and the people of Northern Virginia. Her 
leadership has left the organization well prepared to continue serving 
our community for generations to come.

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