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Fairfax County Office of Public
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12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935, FAX 703-324-2010
May 20, 2004
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
To Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, May 24, beginning at 9:30 a.m., will recognize Ashley Ritz and Alta Newman and issue the following proclamations. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.
Ashley Ritz Saves a Life
Teen Acted in the Face of Danger
Ashley Ritz, of Falls Church, will be recognized for courageous and
unwavering action without regard for her personal safety in rescuing a
child from a burning shed. Ritz extinguished the child’s burning clothes
with her feet and bare hands, receiving burns herself, to save the life
of the child.
Girl Power! Day in Fairfax County
Fulfilling Power Through a Life of Service
The Board of Supervisors will designate Saturday, June 5, as Girl Power!
Day in Fairfax County. Girl Power is a substance-abuse prevention program
that involves more than 600 young women ages 10 – 15 throughout the
county. The program was implemented in partnership with private and
nonprofit organizations, as well as county agencies, to provide lifetime
benefits for young women.
Alta Newman Gave Back to the Community
Service on the Commission for Women
Alta Newman, of Chantilly, will be recognized for her years of service
on the Commission for Women. Newman began her service in 1994, serving as
chair of the Commission for Women from 1998 through 2002. Initiatives
while serving on the commission include efforts to advance women in the
workplace; ensure the safety of women; and increase access for young
women in the field of technology, education and health.
Springfield Days
Fostering Pride in the Community
The Board of Supervisors will designate June 3 – 6 as Springfield Days
in Fairfax County. Springfield Days is an initiative of the citizens and
businesses of the greater Springfield area to highlight their community
and demonstrate their pride. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
and the Fairfax County Park Authority sponsor the event.
James Lee Community Day
Recognizing History, Culture, Contributions and Achievements
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 22 as James Lee Community
Day in Fairfax County to acknowledge the legacies of culture and history
and to celebrate the expansion and reopening of the James Lee Community
Center.
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