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
Jan. 2, 2008
Jan. 7 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 5 Presentations
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, Jan. 7. These photos will remain on the Web site until the next board meeting with presentations on Monday, Jan. 28.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 7, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., will recognize residents and staff. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
Braddock Road Maintenance Partnership
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Braddock District Council of
Community Associations, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, Delegate
David Bulova and Delegate Dave Marsden for their efforts to improve the
appearance and maintenance of Braddock Road. Their commitment to beautify
the area has resulted in plans for landscaping, efforts to keep the
corridor trash-free and assistance to the Virginia Department of
Transportation’s road maintenance program from the Adult Detention
Center’s Community Labor Force.
James Martin
The Board of Supervisors will recognize James Martin for 25 years of
safe service to Fairfax County. Martin, a heavy equipment operator at the
I-66 Transfer Station, Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services, has logged more than 1.65 million miles with an unblemished
driving record. He is the first agency employee to reach the 25-year safe
operator status.
Doggie Dip
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Burke Centre Conservancy for
the success of its first annual Doggie Dip. In conjunction with the
celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Burke Centre Conservancy hosted
this event not only to educate the community on important pet-related
issues, but raise money for the purchase of canine bulletproof vests for
the West Springfield K-9 Unit, which serves Burke Center. Within three
hours $500 dollars was raised.
Impacting the Lives of Youth
The Board of Supervisors will designate January as Mentoring Month in
Fairfax County. Mentors offer valuable encouragement, motivation and hope
for youth by providing a role model through matching a caring adult with
a child to provide guidance and build confidence, stability and direction
so that young people may make positive choices. Residents of the county
are urged to volunteer as a mentor and promote awareness, involvement and
support for the mentoring of all youth.
Westfield High Bulldogs Capture Title
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Westfield High School
football team for winning the 2007 Virginia State Championship and
completing the season undefeated.
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For more news and information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news.