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April 24, 2003
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize
Citizens, Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at their meeting on Monday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m., will recognize the following citizens and organizations for their achievements and contributions to the community. Proclamations will be issued and a resolution adopted as listed below. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.
Student Raises $10,000 for Homeless Children
Alicia Harder, an 11-year old student at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School,
Reston, has raised $10,000 over the past five years for the homeless
children of the Embry Rucker Community Shelter in Reston. The Board of
Supervisors will recognize her for this endeavor. Harder began her work
as a second grader after visiting the shelter. Homemade cookies are the
medium to raise funds, netting nearly $4,000 this year. Harder is the
youngest cash contributor to the shelter.
Principal To Be Recognized for Promoting Reading
Christine Lamb, principal of Groveton Elementary School, Alexandria,
will be recognized for being selected as the 2002 Administrator of the
Year by the Greater Washington Reading Council. Lamb has created an
awards program for students who meet their reading goals and participate
in the Keep Books and Partners in Print program. In addition, Lamb has
initiated the Literacy Festival, sponsored open library night for the
community and collaborated with a 7-Eleven store for a program that
brings books to apartment complexes in the Groveton area.
Bears In Cruisers Program
Tysons Corner Center, The Hecht Company, Lord & Taylor and the
McLean District Police Station of Fairfax County will be recognized for
their partnership to place teddy bears in police cruisers that are given
by officers on duty to children enduring a difficult or traumatic
situation in order to calm and comfort the child.
Foster Care and Foster Family Recognition Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate the month of May as Foster Care
and Foster Family Recognition Month in Fairfax County. Currently, more
than 300 children in foster care in Fairfax County need the safety and
stability of a foster family. In the proclamation the Board of
Supervisors notes that foster families provide enduring and valuable
contributions to children in foster care that enhances the quality of
life for everyone in the community.
Business Leader Lydia Thomas To Be Recognized
Lydia Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Mitretek Systems,
Falls Church, will be recognized for receiving a Career Achievement Award
at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards conference held in Baltimore,
Md. Thomas is only the second female to receive this award in the 17 year
history of the event.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate the month of May as
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Fairfax County.
Korean-Americans, Vietnamese-Americans, Asian Indian-Americans and
Pakistani-Americans constitute communities within Fairfax County.
Nurses Promote Health and Care for the Ill
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2 as Public Health Nurses
Day and May 6-12 as the Week of the Nurse in Fairfax County. Nurses
constitute a large segment of the health care work force and meet the
emerging health care needs of the population. Settings for the nursing
profession include hospitals, nursing homes, schools, homes and forensic
facilities.
Safe Kids Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 4-10 as Safe Kids Week in
Fairfax County. Established in 1992, the Fairfax County Safe Kids
Coalition consists of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the
Fairfax County Police Department, the Office of the Sheriff, Inova
Fairfax Hospital and volunteers who dedicate their time to create safer
home and communities for children. The Board of Supervisors will note
that more children die from injuries each year than from all childhood
diseases combined. Citizens are urged to participate in activities that
will raise the level of awareness of childhood injury and assist all
parents and caregivers in protecting their children.
Fire and Rescue Chief to be Recognized
Fire Chief Edward Stinnette will be recognized for a career of more than
30 years with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Stinnette
developed programs and safety measures that have moved the department
into the 21st century. He is known for his ability to recognize many
possibilities inherent in a situation and to generate trust and
comradery.
Older Americans Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May as Older Americans Month in
Fairfax County. The theme for this year is "What We Do Makes A
Difference" and recognizes the many talents and contributions of
older Americans. Older adults are the most rapidly expanding segment of
the population in Fairfax County, with those 65 years old and older
increasing by 74 percent in current decade.
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