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Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov
April 20, 2007
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
Recognize Residents and Staff, and Adopt Resolutions
Note to editor: A downloadable photo and synopsis of each presentation will be posted on the county’s Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/presentations.htm on Monday, April 23. These photos will remain on the Web site until the next board meeting with presentations on Monday, April 30.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, April 23, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., will recognize residents and staff, and adopt the following resolutions. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
Volunteer of Distinction
The Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution to recognize the
late Malcolm “Rich” Richardson for his outstanding commitment to the
Fairfax County Public Library. Richardson contributed more than 9,000
hours over a 10-year period as a volunteer to the Virginia Room of the
Fairfax County Public Library. Credited with designing the first database
to hold the Fairfax County Historic Newspaper index, Richardson received
many awards from the county and the History Commission, as well as a
National Association of Counties 2000 Acts of Caring Award.
American Prisoner of War From WWII to Be Honored
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Colonel George Juskalian, of
Centreville, for his heroism and honorable service to the United States.
Jusakalian served more than 30 years in the United States Army and
participated in World War II, as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. He
was captured in North Africa by Rommel’s troops during World War II and
was held captive as an American prisoner of war for more than two years.
He was awarded two Silver Stars, a Legion of Merit, four Bronze Star
Medals and a Combat Infantryman Badge with a star during his military
career. As a briefing officer in the Pentagon, Juskalian worked for then
Chief of Staff of the United States Army Dwight D. Eisenhower following
World War II.
Effective Leader at the Helm
The Board of Supervisors will present a certificate of recognition
to Kerrie Wilson, chief executive officer of Reston Interfaith, for her
selection by the Meyer Foundation to receive a 2006 Exponent Award. The
foundation based its selection on Wilson’s initiative and leadership
efforts to strengthen the community.
50 Years of Public Service
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Florence Rowland for 50
years of public service with Fairfax County. When Rowland began her
career with Fairfax County, Dwight D. Eisenhower was president and there
were approximately 200,000 residents in the county, based on an estimate
of U.S. Census figures. Rowland will be recognized for her unparalleled
work ethic, setting an outstanding example, exceptional character and
interaction with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, county staff
and residents, which have been hallmarks of her unprecedented length of
service in Fairfax County government.
Making Improved Services at a Savings
The Board of Supervisors will recognize John Adair for 10 years of
service as the auditor to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. During
his tenure, Adair has initiated changes to improve service to residents
of Fairfax County and streamline county operations, resulting in a
savings to tax payers of $11 million.
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