David joined Steve Nearman, founder and director of the upcoming Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon, along with race sponsors and local officials in Alexandria’s Market Square Wednesday to announce details of the event.“Congratulations to Steve Nearman and all of the race sponsors and organizers,” said David. ”My family and I traveled to Virginia Beach to run in their half marathon, and it’s my hope that people from all across the country will travel here to participate in this event, which will be our region’s first ‘destination’ half marathon. This is a terrific way to promote both the economic and physical health of our community while supporting several very worthy causes.”
With Burke and Herbert Bank as the presenting sponsor, the 13.1 mile race will take place Sept. 19. The course will begin at Mount Vernon, go along the George Washington Memorial Parkway and over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and will end at National Harbor in Maryland. Funds raised through sponsorships and entrance fees will benefit the American Heart Association, Autism Speaks, the lice Ferguson Foundation, Child and Family Network Centers of Alexandria, the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, and Back on My Feet – DC.
For more information about the race and to register, click here.
It was standing-room only at Campaign Central (a.k.a. David and Shayna’s house) yesterday as two dozen volunteers turned out for Team Englin’s monthly Volunteer Night. In just over two hours, the team cranked out mailings to nearly 2,000 new constituents and supporters.
“The pundits seem to think there’s no energy or enthusiasm among Democrats, but the fact that so many people would turn out on a sweltering hot evening in July to help make a difference proves the pundits wrong,” said David. “I’m so incredibly grateful to all of the grassroots volunteers willing to give their time and energy to help us reach out to voters. I’m especially proud of the fact that we continue bringing in new volunteers — including four first-timers last night — which shows how important it is to empower people to take action all year long. Thank you to all of the volunteers who keep making our grassroots efforts so successful!”
Join us for the next Team Englin Volunteer Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24. RSVP to info@davidenglin.org or 703-549-3203.
A little summer heat (okay . . . a lot of summer heat!) has never stopped Team Englin from doing the grassroots work necessary to reach out to new voters! Can you please join us Thursday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m., for Volunteer Night? We need your help preparing mailings to constituents and supporters so we can continue empowering people to get involved and make change. As always, we’ll fuel the evening with pizza and beverages, and it all takes place at David and Shayna’s home (a.k.a. “Campaign Central”) at 1505 Wayne Street, Alexandria (map).
Contact us at info@davidenglin.org or 703-549-3203 to let us know you’ll be there on July 22. Thank you for your help!
In Virginia, new legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor generally goes into effect on July 1. For your convenience, the staff of the Division of Legislative Services has produced a publication that provides a brief summary of legislation passed by the 2010 General Assembly that is of interest to the citizens of Virginia and is likely to have an impact on their daily lives. Please click here to download your copy.
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Alexandria - The Virginia League of Conservation Voters announced today that it has again named Del. David Englin (D-45) a “Legislative Hero” for his work on environmental issues during this year’s General Assembly session. This is the fourth time Englin has been honored with this recognition.
“As the oil spill catastrophe demonstrates, we need to move away from offshore drilling and instead aggressively promote conservation and renewable energy. I’m proud to be among a stalwart minority who has continually fought to protect Virginia’s shores from these kinds of disasters,” said Englin. “I want my son’s generation to be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water, eat the fish they catch, and grow up healthy and strong in a world free from the threat of global warming and destructive climate change. The League of Conservation Voters is an invaluable partner as we build that future together, and I’m honored to be selected as a Legislative Hero.”
“This is the fourth year that Delegate Englin has earned the distinction of being a ‘Legislative Hero’ with such an outstanding record,” said Lisa M. Guthrie, Executive Director, Virginia League of Conservation Voters. “He continues to stand up for clean, renewable energy, and against offshore drilling. He has fought for measures to address climate change, protect clean air and water, and restore the Chesapeake Bay. David Englin is a true champion for Virginia’s environment.”
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