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May 1, 2009
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, May 4, 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 May 4 meeting, including an agenda, is available online.
Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 10-16, 2009, as Police week
in Fairfax County and May 15, 2009, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in
Fairfax County including special recognition of 2nd Lt. Francis “Frank”
J. Stecco. Law enforcement agencies serve the residents of Fairfax County
by safeguarding life and property, protecting against violence and
disorder and defending the innocent against deception and the weak
against oppression.
Emergency Medical Services Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 17-23, 2009, as Emergency
Medical Services Week in Fairfax County. The 2009 theme for Emergency
Medical Services week, “A Proud Partner in Your Community,” is a reminder
of the importance of all emergency medical providers to our community.
Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 16, 2009, as Angelman
Syndrome Awareness Day in Fairfax County. Angelman syndrome is a genetic
disorder caused by an abnormal gene dysfunction that affects males,
females and all ethnic groups equally. It is estimated that there are
1,000 to 5,000 cases of Angelman syndrome in the U.S. and Canada. The
Angelman Syndrome Foundation will hold its annual walk-a-thon in more
than 19 cities nationwide, including the metropolitan Washington, D.C.,
area on May 16.
Bike to Work Day
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 15, 2009, as Bike to Work
Day in Fairfax County. Bicycle commuting improves air quality,
reduces traffic congestion and conserves energy. Bike to Work
events will be held in Fairfax County on May 15, in Reston, Vienna and
Fairfax City as well as Tysons Corner, Fairfax Corner and the Springfield
Metro Park.
Building Safety Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 3-9, 2009, as Building
Safety Week in Fairfax County. To mark Building Safety Week, the Fairfax
County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services has
scheduled public outreach events in several local hardware and building
material supply retail stores. They also will honor an individual or
corporate resident with the 2009 Building Safety Community Partnership
Award. The award was first presented in 1998 to recognize individuals and
corporate residents who have made significant contributions to the
promotion of the goal of building safety in the community.
Nurses Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 6-12, 2009, as Nurses Week
in Fairfax County. There are 6,000 registered nurses employed in Fairfax
County. The need for registered nurses is greater than ever before due to
the increased longevity of people and the expanding need for health care
services. Residents are urged to recognize the vital role nurses play in
the health care system.
Older Americans Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 2009 as Older Americans
Month in Fairfax County and challenges residents to make healthy choices
each day so that they may live to their fullest potential in the years
ahead. Fairfax County is committed to the continued success of
“Anticipating the Future: Fairfax 50+ Action Plan 2007” to help ensure
that older adults have the services and opportunities needed for optimal
health, independence and quality of life.
Employee Health and Fitness Day
The Board of Supervisors will designate May 20, 2009, as Employee Health
and Fitness Day in Fairfax County. Employees are encouraged to be
physically active in their daily lives, receive preventive health
examinations; participate in wellness activities; and celebrate healthy
behaviors that lead to optimal health. Fairfax County’s Live Well
Workforce Wellness Program seeks to significantly improve employees’
overall health and well-being, while also serving to curb rising health
care costs.
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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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