Recognizing the 2023 Lords and Ladies of Fairfax
Floor Speech
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Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a dedicated group of men and women in Northern Virginia, the Lords and Ladies of Fairfax.
Every year, each member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two people from his or her district who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service, heroism, or other exceptional commitments and contributions to our community. Since the program's inception in 1984, approximately 759 individuals have earned the honor of being named a Lord or Lady Fairfax by his or her representative on the Board of Supervisors.
This year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will recognize those individuals who have made tremendous impacts through their support of our public schools, parks, youth sports leagues, arts community, public safety, and human service programs. It is nearly impossible to fully describe the diversity of accomplishments of the honorees. Their efforts contribute greatly to the quality of life for the residents of Fairfax County and are worthy of our praise and sincere appreciation.
It is my honor to include in the Record the names of the 2023 Lords and Ladies of Fairfax:
At-Large: Lady Lucy Capaldi and Lord Dr. Eric Goplerud
Braddock District: Lady Shari Zamarra and Lord John Rephlo
Dranesville District: Lady Delegate Kathleen Murphy and Lord Patrick Smaldore
Hunter Mill District: Lady Roberta Gosling and Lord Andy Sigle
Franconia District: Lady Sharron Dreyer and Lord Dr. Bryon L. Garner
Mason District: Lady Alis Wang and Lord Lassine Doumbia
Mount Vernon District: Lady Shirley Short and Lord Ron Fitzsimmons
Providence District: Lady Nada Bashir and Lord Tom Biesiadny
Springfield District: Lady Cathy Turner and Lord Rob Hahne
Sully District: Lady Cathy Martins Muha and Lord Prince D. Howard
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending and expressing our gratitude to these men and women who volunteer their time and energy on behalf of our community. Their efforts, which are deserving of our highest praise, provide immeasurable benefits to their fellow residents and serve as a reminder of why Fairfax County remains such a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
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