[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16730]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 2016 MVLE ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2016 MVLE 
Annual Award Recipients.
  For 45 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. 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 support MVLE's mission. I am pleased to 
include the names of the following 2016 award recipients:
  The President's Award is being presented to individuals who have 
shown outstanding progress toward gaining independence and self-
sufficiency through participation in employment and community services. 
The 2016 President's Award recipients are Ashley Carter, Wei Lung Lin, 
Jennifer Quinn, and Jose Mananzan.
  The Chairman's Award is being presented to an outstanding business 
partner who has demonstrated excellence in hiring practices, creating 
supportive work environments, and supporting the mission of MVLE. The 
2016 Chairman's Award recipients are Chick-fil-A of Dumfries and Chick-
fil-A of Chantilly Place.
  MVLE also presents four Community Awards for Government, Employment, 
Social Responsibility, and Integration.
  The Government Champion Award is being presented to the Defense 
Acquisition University in recognition of its commitment to the creation 
of meaningful employment opportunities across government and business 
sectors.
  The Employment Partner Award is being presented to Sharp Business 
Systems of Washington, DC in recognition of its efforts to create 
meaningful community employment opportunities for individuals with 
disabilities and military veterans.
  The Advocacy Champion Award is being presented to state Delegate 
Patrick Hope, who represents Virginia's 47th District. MVLE presents 
this award to an outstanding partner who advocates for community 
integration by fostering partnerships across sectors to create new 
opportunities for the disabilities community.
  The Social Responsibility Award is being presented to The Paul 
Mitchell School of Woodbridge, Virginia. 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 2016 MVLE Annual Award 
recipients. The efforts of MVLE, its supporters, community partners, 
and clients are an inspiration to all and are worthy of our highest 
praise.

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