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April 24, 2009
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, April 27, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., will make the following presentations to residents and county staff. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711. More information on the April 27 meeting, including an agenda, can be found online.
Volunteers in Police Services
The Board of Supervisors will congratulate the Fairfax County Volunteers in Police Services
program for its 10th anniversary. Through this program 104 non-sworn
volunteer citizens provide a variety of administrative services to the police department. In 2008, they provided more than
20,000 hours of service, an estimated savings of $500,000 to the county.
Parents Who Host Lose the Most
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Parents Who Host
Lose the Most Month in Fairfax County. According the 2008 Fairfax County Youth Survey,
alcohol is the single most abused substance by young people, and 68
percent of underage youth say they get alcohol from family and friends.
Residents are urged to join in the campaign to educate adults about the
health and safety risks of providing alcohol to those under 21.
Jamie Chang
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Jamie Chang for winning an
Outstanding Interpretation Award in the Virginia State PTA Reflections
Contest. Chang’s entry, “Bow Wow”, an interpretation of the theme “Wow!”,
earned the Outstanding Interpretation Award in the Visual Arts category
and advancement to the National PTA competition.
Foster Care and Foster Family Recognition Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Foster Care and
Foster Family Recognition Month in Fairfax County. There are currently
more than 400 children in foster care in Fairfax County. More than 150
foster families throughout the county dedicate themselves to providing
children with the love and values that nurture, encourage and prepare
them for the years ahead. Residents are urged during May, and throughout
the year, to volunteer their time and talents on behalf of children in
foster care, and to support and recognize the commitment of foster
families and professional staff who work with these children.
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Lyme Disease
Awareness Month in Fairfax County. Approximately 190 new cases of
Lyme disease were reported in Fairfax County in 2008, and numerous cases
go unreported or undetected each year. Tick checks and proper tick
removal are imperative, and if done correctly can aid in preventing the
disease.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Asian/Pacific
American Heritage Month in Fairfax County, providing an opportunity for
residents to recognize the history, concerns, contributions and
achievements of Asian/Pacific Americans and to create a favorable climate
for a harmonious and fully integrated community.
Donate Life Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate April 2009 as Donate Life
Month in Fairfax County. Nearly 2,000 people living in the Washington,
D.C., metropolitan area are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant
and thousands more need tissue transplants. Residents are urged to sign
up as donors, to inform their family of their decision and to help raise
awareness of the important need for organ, eye and tissue donation in the
community.
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Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov
To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711
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