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Sept. 25, 2003
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
to Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at their
meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, beginning at
9 a.m., will recognize the following for their achievements and
contributions to the community. Proclamations will be issued as listed
below. For more information, call 703-324-3187,
TTY 703-324-2935.
The Brightest and Best
The eligible high schools in Fairfax County will be recognized for
making Newsweek Magazine’s list of “The Best High Schools in America.”
Fairfax County is the only large jurisdiction in the country to have
every eligible high school on the list. Those schools to be honored are:
Annandale High School, Annandale; Centreville High School, Clifton;
Chantilly High School, Chantilly; Edison High School, Alexandria; Fairfax
High School, Fairfax; Falls Church High School, Falls Church; Hayfield
Secondary School, Alexandria; Herndon High School, Herndon; Lake Braddock
Secondary School, Burke; Langley High School, McLean; Lee High School,
Springfield; Madison High School, Vienna; Marshall High School, Falls
Church; McLean High School, McLean; Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria;
Oakton High School, Vienna; Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax; South
Lakes High School, Reston; Stuart High School, Falls Church; Westfield
High School, Chantilly; West Potomac High School, Alexandria; West
Springfield High School, Springfield; and Woodson High School, Fairfax.
Stepping Up to the Plate
The McLean Little League 9-10 and the McLean Little League 11-12
Softball All-Stars will be recognized for winning the Virginia State
Little League Championship. The McLean Babe Ruth Boys’ U14 All-Stars will
be recognized for winning the Virginia State Babe Ruth Championship.
Citizens Share Time and Expertise
James Edmondson of McLean, William Ehlman of Fairfax Station and Robert
Greenburg of Reston, will be recognized for their many years of dedicated
service to the Health Systems Agency Board.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation declaring the month
of October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Fairfax County. In
the proclamation, the Board of Supervisors note that Oct. 15 is
Disability Mentoring Day which will provide the opportunity for students
with disabilities to learn about the career options available to them.
During Mentoring Day, students will have the opportunity to meet
one-on-one with volunteer mentors who can offer insight and advice about
career paths.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
The Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation declaring the week of
Oct. 5-11 as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Fairfax County. The Board
will issue the proclamation to promote greater understanding throughout
the community and to urge all citizens to increase their awareness of
serious and persistent mental illness.
Fire Prevention Week
The Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation declaring the week of
Oct. 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Fairfax County. The county’s Fire
& Rescue Department has adopted the National Fire Prevention
Association’s theme of “When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!” The theme
emphasizes the importance of having a home escape plan and practicing it
regularly.
Voter Education
Month
Recognizing the importance of all eligible citizens being registered to
vote and voting at every opportunity, the Board of Supervisors will issue
a proclamation declaring October as Voter Education Month in Fairfax
County. There are more than 590,000 registered voters in Fairfax County
with an additional 130,000 citizens eligible to vote but who are not yet
registered. The county has replaced outmoded voting equipment with new
state-of-the-art touchscreen machines that meet all federal government
requirements and provide an easier voting experience for citizens with
disabilities. The Board urges all eligible citizens to register to vote
and to follow through by participating at the polls in each opportunity
they have to cast a ballot.
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