Archive for July, 2006 Page 2 of 2
David and his family joined members of the flooded Huntington community yesterday for a special picnic to celebrate the neighborhood’s resiliency and rebuilding efforts, as well as all the hard work the community volunteers and Fairfax County staff have given over the past two weeks. The picnic was organized by Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland and the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services. David took the opportunity to personally thank fire fighters, law enforcement officers, county employees, and volunteers who have been working so hard to help Huntington residents get back on their feet.
“It’s a real tribute to Gerry Hyland’s leadership and to the hard work of so many of our Fairfax County employees that residents continue to express their gratitude for their local government’s outstanding response to this crisis,” said David.
On Thursday, David brought Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer to view the flood site, and he continues to work with the Governor’s staff to push the Federal Government to declare an emergency and give Huntington residents access to aide from FEMA.
David and his family joined thousands of Alexandrians and visitors today to celebrate the City of Alexandria’s 257th birthday and America’s 230th birthday.
After Alexandria’s Town Crier announced the official opening of the annual celebration, David joined other elected officials as Mayor Bill Euille presented the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Outstanding Community Service Awards.
Following the awards presentation, David helped cut and serve the city’s birthday cakes.
The grand finale of the evening was a fireworks display accompanied by music from Maestro Kim Allen Kluge and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.
A relief fund has been set up to assist the victims of the Huntington flood. Contributions should be sent to:
Huntington Relief Fund c/o UCM
7511 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306-2225
Checks should be payable to “United Community Ministries” and you should put “Huntington Disaster Relief” on the memo line.
“Thanks again to everyone in our community who has pitched in to assist our nieghbors in Huntington,” said David. “I hope people will give generously to the relief fund to help people rebuild their lives.”
