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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE 2019 MVLE ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS
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HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize MVLE and its 2019
Award Recipients.
For 48 years, MVLE has provided employment opportunities and support
services to individuals with disabilities and thereby created an
environment which has allowed its clients to live in dignity and as
independently as possible. MVLE has achieved this success by partnering
with local businesses as well as with government agencies and other
not-for-profit organizations. MVLE, its staff, and dedicated volunteers
and supporters can be proud
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that they are making a positive difference in someone's life every day.
Each year, MVLE honors individual participants, as well as business
and community partners, who support MVLE's mission. I am pleased to
include in the Record the following names of the 2019 award recipients:
The President's Award is being presented to individuals who have
shown outstanding progress toward gaining independence and self-
sufficiency through participation in employment and community services.
The 2019 President's Award recipients are Yoon Chung, Katherine
Parfitt, Henry Gonzalez and Darlene Rivenbark.
The Chairman's Award is being presented to an outstanding business
partner who has demonstrated excellence in hiring practices, creating
supportive work environments, and supporting the mission of MVLE. The
2019 Chairman's Award recipient is Lend-a-Box.
MVLE also presents four Community Awards for Government, Employment
Partner, Advocacy and Social Responsibility.
The Government Champion Award is being presented to the Defense
Acquisition University at Fort Belvoir. MVLE presents this award to an
outstanding partner who is committed to creating meaningful employment
opportunities by building partnerships across government and business
sectors.
The Employment Partner Award is being presented to ANVIL Systems
Group. MVLE presents this award to an outstanding partner who is
committed to creating meaningful community employment opportunities for
individuals with disabilities and military veterans.
The Advocacy Champion Award is being presented to Sean McGinnis of
the Hartwood Foundation. MVLE presents this award to an outstanding
partner who advocates for community integration by fostering
partnerships across sectors to create futures one person at a time.
The Social Responsibility Award is being presented to the Mount
Vernon Knights of Columbus. MVLE presents this award to an outstanding
partner who supports MVLE through contributions and volunteer work.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending MVLE for
its success in helping individuals with disabilities achieve
independence, and in congratulating the 2019 MVLE Annual Award
recipients. The efforts of MVLE, its supporters, community partners,
and clients are an inspiration to all and are wo1thy of our highest
praise.
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