[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5487-5488]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 2016 RECIPIENTS OF THE DALE CITY MULTICULTURAL 
                           ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 2016 recipients of 
the Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards sponsored by Dale City 
Christian Church. 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 financial assistance to 
high school seniors pursuing higher education.
  Since 1984, the Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards have 
recognized the accomplishments of African-Americans in the community. 
Formerly known as the ``Afro Achievement Organization,'' the Dale City 
Multicultural Achievement Award and Scholarship Organization under the 
leadership of Bishop Patrick O. Thomas and Rhonda Pittman highlight the 
achievements of residents.
  This year's award recipients highlight the achievements of African-
Americans under the motto: ``For if a man does not know his history, he 
cannot know his future.'' It is my honor to submit names of the 
recipients of the 2016 Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards:
  Pastoral Leadership: Pastor Douglas Greene, Sr.
  Religious Leadership Award: Rev. Marvin Hargrove
  Educational Leadership Award: Mrs. Sheila Coleman and Ms. Rae 
Darlington
  Public Service Award: Del. Michael Futrell
  Community Service Award: Doves & Eagles of Faith--Mrs. April Barrett 
and Roses Home Healthcare--Ms. Michelle Wimberly
  Professional Leadership Award: Mrs. Beverly Johnson and Mr. Kevin 
Williams
  Business Achievement Award: Dunkin Donuts--Mr. Jerome Johnson and We 
Do Weddings, Etc.--Mrs. Cheri Walker
  Christian Service Award: Mrs. Lousia Cannon and Trustee Donnell 
Richardson
  Faithfulness Award: Ms. Annie Brown and Ms. Christine Dunbar
  Dedication Christian Family Award: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCastle & 
Family
  Senior Christian Service Award: Miss Kristen Mitchell and Mr. Blake 
Conquest
  Junior Christian Service Award: Mr. Aaron Dade and Mr. Cameron Harris
  2016 High School Senior Scholarship Recipients: Mr. Blake Conquest, 
Mr. Tyland Crawford, Mr. James Curtis, Miss La'Ren Davis, Miss Kira 
Dixon, Miss Kaelyn Larry, Miss Kristen Mitchell, and Miss Seqouyah 
Portee
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the 2016 
Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards recipients and in thanking 
them for their individual efforts to ensure we each maintain a quality 
life and live a better tomorrow.

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