[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5236-5237]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE DALE CITY MULTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT 
                                 AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 2013 recipients of 
the Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards sponsored by the Dale 
City Christian Church. The Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards 
began in 1984 to educate youth about the achievements of African-
Americans under the adopted motto, ``For if a man does not know his 
history, he cannot know his future.''

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   Currently in its 29th year, the Dale City Multicultural Achievement 
Awards banquet is an annual event honoring individuals who show an 
exceptional devotion to their community through service. The purpose of 
the event is two-fold: To highlight the extraordinary work of 
individuals who are improving the lives of people within the local 
community and to offer scholarship assistance to high school seniors 
pursuing higher education. The banquet promotes higher education and 
independence by providing guidance and financial assistance to 
students, which helps instill the honorees with national, community, 
and family pride.
   The 2013 recipients are graduating high school seniors, public 
servants, business leaders, local church leaders, and members of the 
Dale City Christian Church congregation. It is my honor to enter into 
the Congressional Record the names of the recipients of the 2013 Dale 
City Multicultural Achievement Awards:
   Pastoral Leadership Award: Dr. Derek Grier.
   Religious Leadership Award: Rev. Morris Bussie.
   Educational Leadership Award: Ms. Anita Flemons, Mr. Terrence 
Davenport.
   Professional Leadership Award: Dr. Kiana Rene Trent.
   Community Service Award: Dale City Sports Club, Cecil and Veronica 
Anderson.
   Business Achievement Award: Ms. Michelle McKinney.
   Christian Service Award: Ms. Marguerette Swift, Mr. Thomas Martin.
   Faithfulness Award: Deaconess Edna Fulcher, Trustee George Boggs.
   Dedicated Christian Family Award: Deacon Bedford, Deaconess Karen 
King and Family.
   Senior Leadership Award: Miss Tyra Bland.
   Senior Christian Service Award: Miss Dene Middleton, Master Latrell 
Riley.
   Junior Leadership Award: Master Kyle Stokes.
   Junior Christian Service Award: Miss Faith Leftridge, Master Samuel 
Thomas.
   2013 High School Senior Scholarship Recipients: Miss Tyra Bland, 
Miss Marquetta Inabinet, Miss Dene Middleton, Master Latrell Riley.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 2013 
Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards recipients for their 
dedication to building and maintaining a thriving community. Each 
recipient has made an impact on Dale City and with these awards we hope 
to show them how much their contributions are appreciated.

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