[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9384]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TO RECOGNIZE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2012 FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF 
           COMMERCE OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
recipients of the 2012 Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding 
Corporate Citizenship Awards.
  For more than 85 years, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce has 
provided a strategic link between local businesses and the region 
through participation in community activities, networking 
opportunities, marketing, support and education. Fairfax County has 
witnessed extraordinary growth, and the Chamber of Commerce has been a 
consistent, guiding voice for business. Fairfax County is considered by 
many to be one of the best communities in the country in which to live, 
work and raise a family. A significant factor in that distinction is 
the thriving partnership between the public and private sectors. 
Corporations, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions 
work hand-in-hand with their counterparts in local, state and federal 
government agencies. A thriving business community is essential to 
maintaining a high quality of life for all residents, just as ensuring 
strong community institutions and educational opportunities for all 
residents are essential to fostering continued economic growth.
  The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes 
individuals and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional 
leadership and have excelled in their efforts to better our community 
through social responsibility. More than 65 nominees were considered 
for the 2012 awards, and each is deserving of recognition and 
appreciation. It is my honor to enter into the Congressional Record the 
names of the following recipients of the 2012 Fairfax Chamber of 
Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards:
  Emerging Influential of the Year: Amanda Andere, Executive Director, 
FACETS.
  Non-Profit of the Year: Good Shepherd Housing and Family Service.
  Executive of the Year: Michael Cardaci, CEO, Global Network Services, 
Inc.
  Woman Owned Business of the Year: Halfaker and Associates LLC.
  Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year--Large Business: Deloitte 
LLP.
  Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year--Mid Size Company: Apple 
Federal Credit Union.
  Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year--Small Company: Karin's 
Florist.
  In addition to the Corporate Citizenship Awards, the Fairfax Chamber 
of Commerce also bestows awards in three unique categories; the 
Chairman's Awards which recognize extraordinary leadership by companies 
and individuals within the Fairfax Chamber, the James M. Rees Awards 
which recognize lifelong leadership and service to the Northern 
Virginia business community, and the NOVAForward Award which is 
presented to an individual for extraordinary efforts to move Virginia 
forward. This year's honorees are:
  Chairman's Awards: Julie Simmons, Human Capital Strategic Consulting, 
Jorge Scientific Corporation, and Northrup Grumman.
  James M. Rees Award: Sidney O. Dewberry, Chairman Emeritus, Dewberry, 
and John Toups, Former CEO, PRC.
  NOVAForward Award: Terrence D. Jones, President and CEO, Wolf Trap 
Foundation for the Performing Arts.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
recipients of the 2012 Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding 
Corporate Citizenship Awards and in thanking them for their many 
contributions that have supported not only our high quality of life but 
also the robust business community we have in Fairfax County.

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