[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16763]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


     A TRIBUTE TO PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SUPERVISOR JOHN D. JENKINS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of 
Prince William County Supervisor John D. Jenkins and the years of 
service that he has selflessly devoted to his neighbors, constituents 
and friends. Supervisor Jenkins was recently awarded the Occoquan 
District Good Scout Award by the National Capital Area Council of the 
Boy Scouts of America. I cannot think of a more appropriate recognition 
of John's accomplishments in public service than an award based on the 
credo, ``You are put here to do something for your fellow man and to 
take an active part in your community and its issues.''
  Supervisor Jenkins and his wife Ernestine moved to Prince William 
County in 1973 and immediately took a role in their neighborhood as the 
Forestdale representatives to the Dale City Civic Association. Their 
three sons were educated in the Prince William County Public School 
system and were Eagle Scouts in local Troop 1378. They have 14 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
  Supervisor Jenkins began his life in public office in October of 1982 
when he was appointed to fill the vacant Neabsco District Supervisor's 
seat. He has since been reelected to that position 6 times. He has 
served two terms as Vice Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors, 
two terms as Chairman of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, two 
terms as the State President of the Virginia Association of Planning 
District Commissions, two terms as the State President of the Virginia 
Association of Counties and two terms as the Chairman of the Virginia 
Railway Express Operations Board. John has served on boards and 
steering committees of the Virginia Municipal League, the Virginia 
Association of Counties, the National Association of Counties and 
represents the Board of County Supervisors on the Quantico Marine Corps 
and Fort Belvoir Base Realignment and Closing advisory committees.
  Supervisor Jenkins has been a tireless advocate for many 
organizations throughout his 27-year tenure on the Board of County 
Supervisors. However, his involvement in the Scouts predates even his 
time in office, spanning 6 decades and involving countless Scouting 
causes. Camp William B. Snyder in Haymarket, VA opened its doors in 
2006 due in part to the Supervisor's efforts to end its stalled 
development. He is a fixture at local Scouting promotion ceremonies and 
often uses his considerable fundraising abilities on behalf of the Boy 
Scouts of America. His dedication to the Scouts is unquestioned and 
with his receipt of the Good Scout Award, the Boy Scouts of America 
recognize his devotion to the people of Prince William County. As a 
two-tour Vietnam Veteran and the longest serving county supervisor in 
Prince William County history, his career is one of service to country 
and community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding 
Supervisor John D. Jenkins' dedication to his community. As a public 
servant he embodies the values the Boy Scouts hope to instill in their 
youth. He has taught generations of Scouts the nobility of public 
service and the great potential that it holds to help one's fellow man.

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