JOINT BOARD MATTER
Chairman Gerry Connolly & Supervisor Linda Smyth
January 24, 2005

Recognition of 20th Anniversary of
The Greater Merrifield Business Association

Mr. Chairman:

As you are aware the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. Merrifield has undergone tremendous change over the past twenty years transforming from a light industrial/warehouse and distribution district into a major employment center with substantial residential development. GMBA was among the first to recognize the underutilized potential of Merrifield and played an important role in the most recent efforts to re-plan portions of Merrifield to accommodate pedestrian oriented mixed uses. With the ongoing implementation of the Merrifield Plan, including the development of a Town Center and transit oriented mixed uses, Merrifield is again poised for dramatic changes. Based on twenty years of constructive civic involvement I expect and anticipate that GMBA will continue to be a supportive and constructive partner.

Motion:

To recognize the positive contributions GMBA has made to Fairfax County, I therefore move that the Board of Supervisors invite the officers of GMBA to come before the Board to formally commemorate and recognize the twentieth anniversary of GMBA.