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TextOct. 19 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 10 Presentations
Oct. 16, 2009
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, scheduled to begin at 9 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 Oct. 19 meeting, including an agenda, can be found online.
Maureen Ribble
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Maureen Ribble for her selection
as Ms. Virginia Senior America 2009, and her advancement to the Ms.
Senior America competition in Atlantic City.
Adoption Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate November as Adoption Awareness
Month in Fairfax County. Adoption Awareness Month recognizes the valuable
contributions of adoptive parents who continually strive to improve the
quality of life of the children they bring into their families.
Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate Oct. 19-24, as Operation
Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Week in Fairfax County and urges residents to
educate themselves about the proper use of prescription and
over-the-counter drugs, and take advantage of the opportunity to clean
out their medicine cabinet. During this week, unused or expired
medications can be dropped off at the Mount Vernon, Mason, Reston and
Sully District police stations.
American Indian Heritage Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate November as American Indian
Heritage Month in Fairfax County. American Indians, Native Alaskans and
Native Hawaiians have played an important role in the country’s past and
are a vital part of its future. During November their many
accomplishments, traditions and ancestry are celebrated.
Robin Thompson
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Robin Thompson for founding the
ART of Driving program. The ART of Driving program encourages teen
drivers and their parents to increase supervised time behind the wheel to
improve driver training. The program received the 2009 Virginia
Governor’s Transportation Safety Award for Youth Traffic Safety.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate November as Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness Month in Fairfax County recognizing that a strong commitment of
resources is needed to learn what causes pancreatic cancer, develop ways
to detect and diagnose it earlier, to extend survival and improve quality
of life.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate October as Breast Cancer
Awareness Month in Fairfax County. This year marks the 25th anniversary
of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the
importance of regular breast exams, doctor visits, mammograms, adherence
to prescribed treatments and knowing the facts about recurrence.
Doggie Dip
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Kala Quintana, Lauren Williamson
and Meghan Hoffman and the Burke Centre Conservancy for organizing Doggie
Dip. The Burke Centre Conservancy will present the funds raised for the
Fairfax County Animal Shelter to the Board.
Jim Dedes
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Jim Dedes for his service to
Fairfax County. Dedes has more than 20 years in the Juvenile and Domestic
Relations District Court (JDRDC), serving as the director of court
services since 2004. He was the recipient of the 2009 Arnold B. Kassabian
Memorial Award for his work that resulted in the advancement of the
welfare of children and families served by the JDRDC.
VolunteerFest 2009
The Board of Supervisors will designate Oct. 24 as VolunteerFest 2009 in
Fairfax County. Volunteer Fairfax, nonprofit and public agencies, and the
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors have joined together to promote this
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 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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