[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10407]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 2012 GREEN COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS IN PRINCE WILLIAM 
                                 COUNTY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the winners of 
the 2013 Green Community Awards in Prince William County.
   Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County annually awards 
people and organizations for promoting green community projects and 
environmentally sustainable practices. Each of this year's winners has 
tackled an environmental issue in their area that presents a larger 
environmental problem. The Green Community Awards are the highest honor 
for environmental service in Prince William County, and this year's 
winners exemplify the dedication required to keep our community green.
   It is my honor to enter into the Congressional Record the winners of 
the 2013 Green Community Awards:
   PNC Bank, Potomac Town Center for its dedication to reducing its 
corporate impact on the environment through recycling and waste 
reduction practices, customer service for green banking opportunities, 
green construction of their facilities and infrastructure, and generous 
donations to raise environmental awareness in Prince William County.
   Jess Hruska and Rich Smith for sponsoring the Stonewall Jackson High 
School ecology club for eight years.
   Leesylvania State Park staff and volunteers for their concerted 
effort to implement, expand, and improve community projects at 
Leesylvania State Park.
   Don Peschka for volunteering over 1,458 hours to environmental 
education and leadership and responding to 3840 requests for help from 
community members as a Prince William Master Gardner.
   Girl Scout Troop 5285 for helping with several special events and 
conservation projects as Youth Ambassadors for the Environment.
   Linda Gosnell for her ongoing efforts with projects and programs to 
create, restore, clean and preserve access to natural areas in the 
Neabsco District in Prince William County.
   David Sarr for his diligent efforts in assisting the Youth 
Ambassadors with a tree planting project along Bull Run Creek at Ben 
Lomond Park in April of 2012 and 2013 and assisting in the coordination 
and recruiting of additional volunteers.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 
winners of the 2013 Green Community Awards and in thanking them for 
their dedication to environmentally sustainable practices and projects 
in our community.

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