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Fairfax County Office of Public
Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935, FAX 703-324-2010
Sept. 9, 2004
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors To
Recognize
Citizens and Staff, Issue Proclamations and Adopt Resolutions
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m., will recognize the following citizens and staff for their accomplishments, issue proclamations and adopt resolutions as listed below. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.
Investments for the Safety of County Residents
Property donated for training.
The Board of Supervisors will recognize citizens and businesses in
Fairfax County who have contributed properties that will provide unique
training opportunities to the women and men of the Fire and Rescue
Department, Police Department and Office of the Sheriff. Acknowledging
that such gifts will help Public Safety staff be better prepared to
protect property and save lives, the board will recognize the following
contributors: Miguel Berumen, Fairfax; Ray Carnahan, Annandale; Lachman
Keswani, Vienna; Ann Killalela, Fairfax; Gilbert Llewellyn, Alexandria;
Donald Nguyen, Falls Church; Christina and Michael Reynolds, Clifton;
Parvis Teymourian, Annandale; Sharon Mahler, Vienna; Capital One, Mclean;
Pulte Homes Corp., Fairfax; Madeira School, McLean; and Marc Simes &
Associates, LLC, Spotsylvania.
Making Ready
September is Fairfax Prepares Month.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerald E. Connolly will introduce a
proclamation declaring September as Fairfax Prepares Month in Fairfax
County. September marks the third anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist
attacks on our nation and the one year anniversary of Hurricane Isabel
that struck the region. These events are reminders that significant
natural, technological and terrorist emergencies may happen at any time
or place and we must be prepared. Fairfax County has made significant
enhancements to its emergency preparedness program that include a new
Alternate Emergency Operations Center and an active Citizen Corps
program.
Outstanding Student; Outstanding Commitment
Divya Nettimi excels.
Providence District Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth will present a certificate
to Divya Nettimi of Oakton to recognize her commitment to the residents
of Fairfax County and to the field of science. Nettimi has achieved a
remarkable academic record, resulting in numerous honors. These include
selection: as a finalist in the nationwide 2004 Intel Science Talent
Search; by USA Today for its 2004 High School Academic Team; as the
Siemens Corporation Awards for Advanced Placement National Female Winner;
as the recipient of the Congressional Award Bronze Medal for exceptional
community service and personal development.
From We Can Do It to We Did It
Fairfax County’s very own Rosie the Riveters.
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine Hudgins will introduce a
resolution to recognize Dee Cotton of Reston, Eileen Mead of Lorton and
Gertrude Porch of Herndon, and to recognize the historical role of “Rosie
the Riveter” in our nation’s history. Those who fought in World War II
were supported on the home front by more than six million “Rosie the
Riveters,” - women who filled positions traditionally held by men. During
the war, women entered the workforce in nontraditional roles in an
unprecedented number, dramatically increasing gender equity and racial
integration and creating public acceptance for employer-sponsored child
care.
September is Jewish Heritage Month in Fairfax County
2004 marks the 350th anniversary of Jewish settlement in
America.
The Board of Supervisors will proclaim September 2004 as Jewish Heritage
Month in Fairfax County. Commitment to democracy, religious freedom,
equality, cultural pluralism, social justice and community service are
hallmarks of enrichment to our nation by Jewish Americans. Throughout the
history of Fairfax County, they have worked and volunteered creatively
and industriously in the community, participating fully in its civic,
social, economic, religious and cultural life.
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Tunes for Its 40th
Anniversary
Musical and community service opportunities provided to young
musicians.
The Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution to extol and
congratulate the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras for its
accomplishments and 40th anniversary. The organization comprises four
ensembles headquartered in Annandale, Va., serves as Youth Orchestra in
Residence at George Mason University, and benefits students and the
public throughout the metropolitan region. The orchestra involves more
than 350 young musicians from more than 129 different schools in a yearly
journey of musical excellence and performance of classical music. The
Philharmonic has played to audiences from Carnegie Hall in New York to
the Spoleto Festival in North Carolina to the Rachmaninoff Festival in
Moscow. Conductor Luis Haza has been honored with an American Heroes
award from the Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences and been recognized by Hispanic Business
Magazine as one of this nation’s most honored immigrants.
Hispanic Heritage Month
The first Hispanic settlers arrived in 1565.
The Board of Supervisors will proclaim Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 as Hispanic
Heritage Month in Fairfax County. Hispanic Americans contribute
significantly to our society in government, business, industry, armed
forces, agriculture, science, sports and the arts. Individuals of
Hispanic heritage are an important and growing segment of our nation’s
population, recently enumerated as the largest minority group in the
United States.
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