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TextFairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize
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
Oct. 12, 2007
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations
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, Oct. 15. These photos will remain on the Web site until the next board meeting with presentations on Monday, Nov. 19.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 15, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., will recognize residents and staff, adopt resolutions and issue proclamations. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
30-Year Tree Canopy Goal Takes Root
At the Board of Supervisors meeting, Fairfax County’s new tree
canopy goal will take root with the start of a campaign to plant trees on
county properties during the next three decades. Up to 400 trees per year
will be planted at county facilities for the next 30 years to curb
greenhouse gasses, reduce pollution and cut energy costs.
And the Band Plays On
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the City of Fairfax Band
German unit, Alte Kameraden (Old Friends), for it 30th anniversary.
Organized in 1977, the ensemble has grown to 30 members. Alte Kameraden
entertains audiences of all ages with its festive and spirited programs
of Alpine and Bavarian village music, giving 50 performances annually. In
1995 Alte Kameraden became the first American band to be selected for
membership in the Musikbund von Ober-und Neiderbayern, the Bavarian
regional band association, and is the recipient of numerous national and
international awards.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Tops the Nation
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the International
Association of Fire Fighters Local 2068 for its success in raising funds
through its Fill the Boot Campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy
Association. Through initiative and dedication by the Fairfax County
Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics, the Labor Day 2007 campaign
raised more than $531,000 during the four-day canvass to lead the nation
in total funds collected in a local jurisdiction. The women and men of
Station #40, Fairfax Center, led all stations of the Fairfax County Fire
and Rescue Department in gathering donations with a total of more than
$38,000.
Crosswalks Are for Crossing
The Board of Supervisors will designate October as Pedestrian Safety
Month in Fairfax County. The Board of Supervisors urges the community and
all residents to observe this month by embracing this major public safety
awareness challenge, recognizing that all drivers, cyclists and
pedestrians need to work together to prevent future pedestrian and
bicycle injuries and fatalities, making streets safer for all who use
them.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate October as Disability
Employment Awareness Month in Fairfax County. The Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 promotes independence, empowerment and quality
of life. During October emphasis will be placed on the progress that has
been made since 1990 as well as the work that needs to continue to ensure
the goals of equal access and full inclusion for everyone.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate October as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month in Fairfax County. Domestic violence in our communities
and its impact on families, women and children is recognized nationally
during October. It is a time to remember and honor the courage and
strength of victims and survivors, raise community consciousness about
the prevalence of domestic violence and encourage prevention activities.
Making a Difference One Book at a Time
The Board of Supervisors will designate October as Library
Foundation Month in Fairfax County. The Fairfax County Library Foundation
Inc. was established in 1994 as a private, nonprofit corporation to
provide supplementary support to the Fairfax County Public Library. Last
year the foundation received more than 1,700 gifts from donors totaling
more than $1 million. Donations ensure that the library system will be
able to maintain excellence into the future in the lives of those who
live, work or go to school in Fairfax County.
Getting a Leg Up and a Head Start
The Board of Supervisors will designate October as Head Start
Awareness Month in Fairfax County. Head Start was established in May 1965
and has provided health, educational and social services to more than 22
million children and their families in every state and territory of the
United States for the last 40 years. To achieve its goals, Head Start
provides for the educational and exceptional needs of children, as well
as their social, psychological, health and nutritional requirements.
Residents are urged to increase their awareness of this unique program.
Oct. 27 Is VolunteerFest Day 2007
The Board of Supervisors will designate Saturday, Oct. 27, as
VolunteerFest Day in Fairfax County. Volunteer Fairfax, nonprofit and
public agencies, and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors join
together to promote an annual day of doing good that celebrates and
strengthens the spirit of volunteer service. Residents are urged to
observe this day by connecting with neighbors, friends, co-workers,
family, and faith-based, school and civic groups to engage in projects
benefiting our community.
Addressing Health Care Needs
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Northern Virginia Area
Health Education Center for the contributions it has made in Fairfax
County and the region. The agency was founded in 1996 to improve access
to health and human services for the most vulnerable members of the
community. During its 10-year history the center has been a partner with
the Fairfax County Health Department and numerous other Northern Virginia
jurisdictions and health organizations in addressing the health care
needs of those who do not speak English. The organization provides health
care interpreter services, written language translation services, a
medical interpreter training program and cultural competence training for
health care providers. The Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center
has educated more than 3,000 providers, trained more than 750
interpreters, tested more than 1,200 volunteers for bilingual proficiency
and provided interpreter services to more than 40 client organizations.
November Is American Indian Heritage Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate November as American Indian
Heritage Month in Fairfax County. America’s heritage is unquestionably
linked to the histories of all who first inhabited this great land
through the names of our cities, lakes and rivers. American Indians,
Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians have played an important role in our
country’s past and are a vital part of our future. During November their
many accomplishments, traditions and ancestry are celebrated.
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