[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 2018 GREATER RESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXCELLENCE 
                            AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 6, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the recipients of the 
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Excellence (ACE) 
Awards. These awards are presented to individuals, organizations, and 
businesses whose extraordinary efforts make our community a better 
place.
  I have been proud to represent this community since my days as 
Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The level of civic 
engagement celebrated by these awards is a testament to the community 
spirit of Reston. I have often said that civic engagement is a key 
indicator of a healthy community and tonight's event proves that Reston 
is one of the healthiest communities in all of Northern Virginia! That 
is due in no small part to the actions of those honored here this 
evening and I extend my congratulations to all of tonight's honorees. I 
also wish to thank Charles Kapur and Mark Ingrao of the Greater Reston 
Chamber of Commerce for their tireless efforts on

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behalf of others and to congratulate the Greater Reston Chamber of 
Commerce as it celebrates its 35th anniversary.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the recipients of the 2018 
ACE Awards:
  Committee of the Year--NOVA B2G Conference Steering Committee
  Small Business of the Year--Tagence
  Medium Business of the Year--AOC Key Solutions
  Large Business of the Year--SOS International, LLC
  Member of the Year--Dave and JoAnne Adams Group--Coldwell Banker 
Residential Brokerage
  New Member of the Year--Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
  Volunteer of the Year--Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter, Omega Psi Phi 
Fraternity, Inc.
  Young Professional of the Year--Colin May
  Pinnacle Award--Charles Kapur, Access National Bank
  Presidential Award--Tom Maddon, Visual Impact Productions
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
2018 ACE Award honorees for their tremendous contributions and in 
thanking them for their service. I would also like to express my 
sincere appreciation to the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and all 
of its members for lending their time and energy to the betterment of 
our community.

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