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Sep 11, 2009
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, 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 Aug. 3 meeting, including an agenda, can be found online.
Property Donations to Public Safety
The Board of Supervisors will recognize residents and businesses that
have made properties available to Fairfax County public safety workers
for training. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, marked the
beginning of an increased understanding of the complexity of firefighting
as well as the dangers faced by the women and men of public safety. One
of the best ways to reduce the risks involved is enhanced training
opportunities as provided by these property owners.
Child Passenger Safety Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate Sept. 12-18 as Child Passenger
Safety Week in Fairfax County. Motor vehicle crashes are the
leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 6 and 8 to14. Fairfax
County Police will hold a child safety seat inspection Saturday,
September 12, at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government
Center Parkway, Fairfax, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as a part of Child
Passenger Safety Week.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate October 2009 as Domestic
Violence Awareness Month in Fairfax County. The impact of domestic
violence in our communities and on families, women and children is
recognized nationally during October. It is a time to remember and honor
the courage and strength of victims and survivors, raise community
consciousness about the prevalence of domestic violence and encourage
prevention activities.
Hispanic Heritage Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic
Heritage Month in Fairfax County. This month is celebrated throughout the
United States to commemorate contributions made by Hispanic Americans to
our nation. Hispanic Americans have enriched our county through
contributions in many professions and fields, including education, law,
government, business, science, sports and the arts.
ElderLink and the Independent Living Project
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Independent Living Project
and ElderLink for their work and for receiving a Commonwealth Council on
Aging 2009 Best Practices Award. ElderLink’s Independent Living Project
is a free program that promotes independent living for older adults and
adults with disabilities through exercise classes and seminars on fall
prevention, nutrition, medication management and food safety.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate Oct. 4-10 as Mental Illness
Awareness Week in Fairfax County. Discrimination, misperceptions and lack
of understanding remain significant challenges for individuals with
mental illness in obtaining the help they need. Residents are
encouraged to increase their awareness of serious and persistent mental
illness and promote greater understanding throughout the community.
Suicide Prevention Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate Sept. 6-12 as Suicide Prevention
Week in Fairfax County. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the
U.S. and mental health problems affect one in five adults each year.
Fairfax County urges all residents to educate themselves about the
warning signs of mental illness and seek information about the prevention
of suicide.
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Columbia Lighthouse for the
Blind for its Bridge to Work Program. There are more than 165,000
blind or visually impaired veterans living in the U.S. The Bridge to Work
program assists these veterans in becoming ready to work, including job
preparation training, converting military experience to the civilian
workplace and learning assistive technology and computer skills.
Maureen Ribble
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Maureen Ribble winner of the
2009 Ms. Virginia Senior America title. Ribble advanced to the Ms. Senior
America Pageant, to be held in Atlantic City in October.
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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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