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TextFeb. 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 6 Presentations
Feb. 20, 2009
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, 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. Information on the Feb. 23 meeting, including an agenda, is available online.
Graham Road Elementary School
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Graham Road Elementary
School for being named a Blue Ribbon School by the U. S. Department
of Education. The elementary school is ranked in the top 10 percent
academically for schools in Virginia with at least 40 percent of students
from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sheriff’s Office and Community Labor Force Program
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Fairfax
County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Labor Force Program for
its efforts to maintain the appearance of the county. Community Labor
Force crews provide services at no cost to residents, including removal
of graffiti, blight abatement, countywide litter pickup and maintenance
of more than 200 bus stops and shelters.
Fire and Rescue Department
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Fairfax
County Fire and Rescue Department for receiving the 2008 Governor’s
Fire Service Award for Fire Prevention. The department’s Fire
Prevention Division initiated a public-private partnership to create the
Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Laboratory, at no cost to residents, to
provide hands-on training opportunities on sprinkler systems used
throughout Fairfax County.
Diamond Dream Foundation
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Diamond Dream Foundation for
its generosity and commitment to the youth of Fairfax County. The
foundation’s goal is to help build values in today’s youth by promoting a
passion for baseball and providing opportunities to learn to play and
appreciate the game.
Women’s History Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate March 2009 as Women’s History
Month in Fairfax County emphasizing the high value it places on the
countless contributions of women, past and present, toward enriching the
quality of life for all members of the community.
Consumer Protection Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate the week of March 1-7, 2009, as
Consumer Protection Week in Fairfax County and urges all residents to
take advantage of the educational opportunities available to enhance
their knowledge and understanding of money management.
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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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