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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 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 Feb. 23 meeting, including an agenda, can be found online.
Women’s History Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate March 2010 as Women’s History
Month in Fairfax County emphasizing the high value it places on the
contributions of women — past and present — toward enriching the quality
of life for all members of this community.
Chantilly Youth Association Cheer Teams
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Chantilly Youth Association
Cheer Select Squad and the Cheer Select 14 and Under Team for their
accomplishments in a U.S. National Competition. The Cheer Select Squad
ranked first out of 125 teams and the Cheer Select 14 and Under Team was
named the Overall Level Winner with the highest score of all teams
competing in the U.S.
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate Feb. 7-14 as Congenital Heart
Defect Awareness Week in Fairfax County. Congenital heart defects are the
most frequently occuring birth defect and the leading cause of birth
defect-related deaths worldwide.
Marvin Cantor
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Marvin Cantor for his service on
the Board of Building and Fire Prevention Code Appeals. Cantor served on
the board for more than 22 years and as chairman for most of his tenure.
Tysons Land Use Task
Force
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Tysons Land Use Task Force
for its work to develop a community vision for the transformation of
Tysons Corner.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate March 2010 as Alternative
Dispute Resolution Month in Fairfax County. Fairfax County recognizes
that resolving conflict through mediation and other forms of alternative
dispute resolution promotes mutually agreeable outcomes, preserves
relationships and enhances collaborative efforts.
Park Authority
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Park Authority for its
60th anniversary. The Park Authority was established to save
open space, preserve historic sites, provide facilities for families to
recreate and act as a steward for natural areas teeming with wildlife.
Today, it manages 417 parks on approximately 22,600 acres of land, nine
RECenters, playing fields, multi-modal trails, historic preservation
sites and nature centers.
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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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