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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
Nov. 12, 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, Nov. 15, beginning at 9 a.m., will recognize the following citizens and staff for their accomplishments and issue proclamations and adopt resolutions as listed below. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.
Let the Holidays Begin
Vienna to host our nation’s 2004 holiday tree
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Town of Vienna for hosting a
Capitol Holiday Tree Festival to celebrate the last whistle-stop of our
nation’s holiday tree – the first-ever from Virginia – selected from the
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Highland County, Va.
A Winning Team
Dedicated players take the championship
The McLean Little League 9-10 Softball All-Stars will be recognized for
its accomplishments during the 2004 season. Demonstrating the principles
of teamwork and good sportsmanship, the team won the 2004 Virginia State
Little League Championship in Bridgewater, Va.
A Pyramid In Our Time
Like days of old, building one block at a time
The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee will be
recognized for 20 years of service to minority students in Fairfax
County. Through the leadership of Shirley and Johnny Nelson of Chantilly,
the organization was established in 1984 to foster improvement in the
academic achievement of minority students in Fairfax County Public
Schools.
Springfield United Methodist Church Celebrates 50
Years
Commitment to the community
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Springfield United Methodist
Church on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Through the years the
church has been a model of responsible service to the community, feeding
and clothing the hungry and the homeless; forming a partnership with
Garfield Elementary School to assist the newest residents in learning to
read and succeed in their academic lives; and working with the Virginia
Department of Transportation on rebuilding the Springfield Interchange.
Charter members of the congregation who will be present to accept the
resolution include Jane Anderson, Marian Gonzales and Ruth Weiss. The
Reverends Pam and Dan Horner are co-pastors of the church.
Substance Abuse Awareness Week
Gaining awareness and knowledge are key
The Board of Supervisors will proclaim the week of Nov. 15 - 19 as
Substance Abuse Awareness Week in Fairfax County. The abuse of alcohol
and other drugs is one of the greatest health concerns for all
individuals. The Board of Supervisors urges all residents to gain
awareness of and knowledge about substance abuse in a common effort to
create a healthy and hope-filled community.
Deborah Tyler Selected
Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
Deborah Tyler, principal of Pine Spring Elementary School, Falls Church,
will be recognized for her selection to receive a Milken Family
Foundation National Educator Award for furthering excellence in
education. Tyler, principal of Pine Spring Elementary School since 2001,
was selected as a recipient for her exceptional educational talent via
instructional practices in the classroom, school and profession;
outstanding accomplishments and long-range potential for professional and
policy leadership; and an inspiring presence that motivates students,
colleagues and the community.
Pamela Danner To Be Recognized
Service to residents of the county
Pamela Danner, of McLean, will be recognized for 12 years of service
representing the residents of the Dranesville District on the board of
Fairfax Water. During her tenure, Danner served on the finance,
governmental relations, infrastructure planning, Occoquan access, and
legal services committees; chaired the water quality committee; and
served as board secretary for two years.
Jack Wilbern
Helping to revitalize McLean
Jack Wilbern, of McLean, will be recognized for his work in the
revitalization process of the McLean Community Business Center. Wilbern’s
efforts lead to a final plan that is a model throughout Fairfax County
and the securing of more than $800,000 in transportation enhancement
funding.
Andy Szakos Retires
Career in public transportation spans more than three
decades
Andy Szakos, of Fairfax, will be recognized for more than three decades
of service in public transportation. Most recently Szakos has managed
activities and public transportation outreach efforts associated with the
FAIRFAX CONNECTOR bus system, a system that carries more than 25,000
passengers each day on 58 bus routes operated with 170 buses throughout
Fairfax County. Since 2001 he has served as acting chief of the Transit
Services Division of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. In
that position, Szakos was responsible for transit initiatives that
included the development and implementation of the Dulles Bus Rapid
Transit project, transit centers and the Virginia Railway Express.
James Gorby Selected for Professional Management
Award
Perspective, vision and initiative
Department of Vehicle Services Director James Gorby will be recognized
for his selection by the American Public Works Association as the
Professional Manager of the Year in Public Fleet for 2004. Gorby’s vision
led to the application for and the receiving of a $1 million grant from
the U. S. Department of Energy to retrofit the Fairfax County Public
School buses with diesel-oxidation kits. In addition, he initiated a
long-range strategic plan that calls for exceptional maintenance of the
county’s vehicle fleet at the best possible price, pioneered the
development of a fleet of clean-burning vehicles through the purchase of
hybrid-electric vehicles and the use of ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel, and
instituted an intern program for the Department of Vehicle Services in
partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools high school academies to
train 12 students a year in the county’s maintenance facility.
America Recycles Day
Raising awareness about recycling
The Board of Supervisors will designate Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day
in Fairfax County. Fairfax County surpasses the Commonwealth of
Virginia’s requirement to recycle 25 percent of all trash generated and
was the recipient of the national grand prize for the best America
Recycles Day event in 2003. Recycling prevents pollution, saves millions
of dollars in disposal costs, creates jobs and is recognized as an
essential component of the county’s long-range solid-waste management
plan.
AIDS Awareness Day
Education is key
The Board of Supervisors will designate Dec. 1 as AIDS Awareness Day in
Fairfax County. Education and prevention continue to remain the only
effective methods of decreasing the spread of HIV. More than 1,800 county
residents have developed AIDS and over 900 county residents have
succumbed to the disease. Everyone is urged to increase their awareness
and understanding of HIV and AIDS.
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