[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11970]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    TO RECOGNIZE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 BEST OF BRADDOCK AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 19, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize the 
recipients of the 2013 Best of Braddock Awards, presented by the 
Braddock District Council of Community Associations. These awards are 
given annually to deserving individuals, organizations and companies in 
the Braddock Magisterial District of Fairfax County, Va., who have 
demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the community.
  The goal of the Braddock District Council is to promote the civic, 
community, and general welfare of the citizens of the Braddock 
Magisterial District of Fairfax County. The Council represents the 
interests of community associations that lie within the Braddock 
District, facilitates cooperation and coordination between community 
associations, and provides a path of communications between 
associations and officials/elected representatives of the Braddock 
Magisterial District. I am pleased to join the Braddock District 
Council of Community Associations in recognizing the Recipients of the 
2013 Best of Braddock Awards:
  Citizen of the Year--Diane DiPietro, former president of Kings West 
Swim Club, for her tireless efforts to turn the blighted pool property 
into Rabbit Run Park.
  Outstanding Business--The Peterson Companies for the development and 
management of the Fairfax Corner Center.
  Most ``Can-Do'' Public Employee--Ed Richardson, Manager, Park 
Operations Division, Fairfax County Park Authority for working with 
Braddock District residents to effectively carry out the FCPA mission 
areas of promoting and protecting our cultural and natural resources, 
and providing safe recreation facilities for activities and programs.
  Neighborhood Enhancement or Beautification--Dave Bowden, Fairfax 
County Parks Authority and Craig Carinci, Fairfax County Storm Water 
Management, who led their teams through the successful conversion of 
the blighted Kings West Swim Club property to Rabbit Branch Park.
  FCPA Team: Dave Bowden, Isabel Villaroel, John Lehman, Tim Scott, 
Julie Cline, Brian Williams, and Charles Smith.
  Storm Management Team: Craig Carinci, Rose Barrie, Ron Tuttle, 
Elfatih Salim, Dave Anglin, Brad Melton, Yudhie Brownson, Paul Thaler, 
Mannan Qureshi, Joseph Adzovie, and Bruce Goudzari.
  Organizations Making a Difference in the Community (2 honorees)--Food 
for Others (Annandale Site); and Friends of the Burke Centre Library.
  Special Achievement or Recognition--The Audrey Moore Recreation 
Center Rescue Team--Sophie Polnow, Tim Polnow, Connie Polnow, Corey 
Stoney, Faith Garrish. While swimming laps on May 18, Doug Padrutt 
started to feel dizzy. The next thing he knew he was on the deck 
surrounded by lifeguards and EMTs. Due to an arrhythmia, his heart had 
stopped and he sank. The team pulled Mr. Padrutt out of the water, 
started CPR, administered the AED, called paramedics and got him 
conscious and calmed down all in a few short minutes. Because of their 
quick actions, Mr. Padrutt survived and has no permanent heart damage.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating these 
outstanding residents and companies and also in thanking them for their 
service to our community. Their efforts and leadership have been a 
great benefit to Northern Virginia and truly merit our highest praise.

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