[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20071]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE 2015 MVLE AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 2015 MVLE Annual 
Award Recipients.
  For 44 years, MVLE has provided employment opportunities and support 
services to individuals with disabilities and thereby created an 
environment which has allowed its clients to live in dignity and as 
independently as possible. MVLE has achieved this success by partnering 
with local businesses as well as with government agencies and other 
not-for-profit organizations to maximize the benefits of its various 
programs and services. MVLE, its staff, and dedicated volunteers and 
supporters can be proud that they are making a positive difference in 
someone's life every day.
  Each year, MVLE honors individual participants, as well as business 
and community partners, who exemplify MVLE's ideals. I am pleased to 
submit the names of the following 2015 award recipients:
  The President's Award is presented to individuals who have shown 
outstanding progress toward gaining independence and self-sufficiency 
through participation in employment and community services. The 2015 
President's Award recipients are Anis Iqbal, Steven Pennington, and 
Josh Renggli.
  The Chairman's Award is presented to an outstanding business partner 
who has shown excellence in hiring practices, creating supportive work 
environments, and supporting the mission of MVLE. The 2015 Chairman's 
Award recipients are Ah Love Oil and Embassy Suites Springfield.
  MVLE also presents four Community Awards in honor of the four 
components of our community: Government, Employment, Social 
Responsibility, and Integration.
  The Government Champion Award is presented to Parsons in recognition 
of its commitment to the creation of meaningful employment 
opportunities across government and business sectors.
  The Employment Partner Award is presented to the Arlington County 
Equipment Bureau in recognition of its efforts in creating meaningful 
community employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities 
and military veterans.
  The Advocacy Champion Award is being presented to state Senator 
Barbara Favola, who represents Virginia's 31st district. MVLE presents 
this award to an outstanding partner who advocates for community 
integration by fostering partnerships across sectors to create new 
opportunities one person at a time.
  There are two recipients of the Social Responsibility Award: Digital 
Office Products and Supply World. MVLE presents this award to an 
outstanding partner who supports MVLE and our community through 
contributions and volunteer work.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending MVLE for 
its success in helping individuals with disabilities achieve 
independence and in congratulating the 2015 MVLE Annual Award 
recipients. The efforts of MVLE, its supporters, community partners, 
and clients are an inspiration to all and are truly worthy of our 
highest praise.

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