Archive for May, 2006
ALEXANDRIA — Delegate David Englin (D-45) today announced that he has been appointed to two bipartisan joint subcommittees as a result of legislation the General Assembly passed during the 2006 regular session, which ended March 11.
Speaker William J. Howell (R-28) appointed Englin to following two joint subcommittees:
- The Joint Subcommittee to study science, math, and technology education in the Commonwealth at elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels.
- The Joint Subcommittee to study ways in which telework opportunities for state and private sector employees can be enhanced and increased.
“Northern Virginia already boasts among the most vibrant high-tech economies in the world, but in today’s global marketplace, giving our children the strongest possible education and training in math, science, and technology is a critical investment in their future success,” said Englin, who holds a bachelor of science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and whose son attends Alexandria’s public magnet school for math, science, and technology. “I look forward to working with other members of this joint subcommittee to strengthen and improve math, science, and technology education throughout Virginia.”
“Telework has the potential to improve quality of life for many of my constituents and for a great many employees throughout Virginia,” said Englin. “By reducing the number of commuters, telework can ease traffic and transit congestion even for people with traditional work schedules. I’m excited to work with other members of this joint subcommittee to develop and promote fresh, creative ideas to promote telework and improve quality of life for Virginia’s employees and their families.”
Englin also announced that Howell appointed him to the Virginia Geographic Information Network Advisory Board.
“I’ve already discussed with the Secretary of Technology and the Department of Social Services some of my ideas for using geographic information systems tools to more efficiently and effectively target resources to reduce hunger and poverty in Virginia,” said Englin. “I look forward to engaging Virginia’s geographic information systems experts on these and other issues so we can make government work better for people.”
“I have expressed to the Speaker my sincere appreciation for these additional opportunities to serve the people of the 45th District and all Virginians,” said Englin.
Englin is currently serving his first term in the Virginia General Assembly, representing the 45th District in the House of Delegates. The district includes parts of the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Arlington County.
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This Memorial Day let us pause to honor and remember the people who have given their lives in service to our country. For me, Memorial Day evokes very personal memories of friends and loved ones killed and wounded in the line of duty. As you reflect on what Memorial Day means to you and your family, I commend to you the following two articles, one by a former Air Force colleague of mine, and another by two co-authors, one the father of a Marine and another the wife of a Marine:
“Grateful for Our Liberties”
By Sarah Elizabeth Kreps
Washington Post, May 29, 2006“Those Who Serve”
By Kathy Roth-Douquet and Frank Schaeffer
Blueprint Magazine, May 17, 2006
To all members of our Armed Forces, past and present, thank you for your service.
Please join David on Saturday, June 3, at 8 a.m. at George Washington Middle School for the first annual Kelley Cares 5K Run/Walk to honor the spirit and memory of Kelley Swanson, who fell tragically ill and died shortly after graduating from T.C. Williams High School last summer. A captain of the T.C. Williams girls soccer team, Kelley’s other passion was mentoring children with disabilities and giving them the opportunity to participate in sports. Therefore, all proceeds from the event will go to the Therapeutic Recreation Section of Alexandria to assist residents with special needs.
“I first met Kelley and her family when I was out campaigning last spring,” said David. “Her death is a tragic loss for Alexandria, but the Kelley Cares Foundation will carry on the good Kelley did for our community during her life.”
To learn more and to register, go to www.kelleycares.org.
Congratulations to Sally Baird, who today won the Democratic endorsement for Arlington School Board. When Sally wins the general election in November, she will become the first openly-lesbian elected official in Virginia. Sally is a longtime Arlington activist, and she and her partner, Karen, have two young sons.
“I’m proud to support Sally Baird for Arlington School Board,” said David. “Her energy and vision and her focus on early childhood education make her the right choice for Arlington this November.”
The current edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet includes this article about David’s ongoing fight to reduce the cost of prescription medications for all Virginians. Here’s an excerpt:
While he was campaigning for a seat in the House of Delegates last year, Del. David Englin (D-45) focused his health-care efforts on a little-known program that allows consumers to purchase reimported drugs from Canada. Called “I-SaveRx,” the program was created in Illinois to allow American consumers to take advantage of Canada’s low-priced pharmaceuticals. In candidate forums and in one-on-one meetings with voters, candidate Englin talked about how I-SaveRx could help low-income seniors afford expensive prescription medication.
“It’s just the right thing to do,” Englin said at one candidate forum last year.
When he arrived in Richmond as a freshman legislator, Englin made a point of putting I-SaveRx at the top of his agenda. It was the first bill he filed in the House of Delegates, a symbolically important position as a number-one priority.
Click here for the full article. For more information about I-SaveRx, go to www.I-SaveRx.net.
