congressional_record: CREC-2022-12-23-pt1-PgE1352-4
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| CREC-2022-12-23-pt1-PgE1352-4 | 2022-12-23 | 117 | 2 | RECOGNIZING THE 2022 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL'S SEEFELDT AWARDEES | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1352 | E1353 | [{"name": "Gerald E. Connolly", "role": "speaking"}] | 168 Cong. Rec. E1352 | Congressional Record, Volume 168 Issue 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022) [Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1352-E1353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE 2022 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL'S SEEFELDT AWARDEES ______ HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY of virginia in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2022 Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2022 Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Awardees. These Awards for Arts Excellence were established nearly two decades ago in honor of Kathleen Kenna Seefeldt, a former Chairwoman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. These awards recognize and celebrate the artists, art organizations, volunteers, educators, and businesses that build upon the foundation in which Ms. Seefeldt's legacy of supporting the cultural arts. Kathleen Seefeldt moved to Prince William County in 1970 and her deep love for her newfound community inspired her to run for office. She was elected to the Board and served as the Occoquan District Supervisor for fifteen years before being elected the first at-large chair of the Board in 1991. Her two terms as chair led to Prince William County's economic and cultural growth, and her emphasis on incorporating the arts has helped Prince William become the thriving community it is today. This honorary award in her name celebrates the many artistic achievements in Prince William County. This year's honorees have done [[Page E1353]] tremendous work to continue Kathleen Seefeldt's legacy. These awardees have tirelessly dedicated themselves to the promotion and expansion of the artistic elements that make Prince William County so special. It is my honor to include in the Record the following names of the 2022 Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Award Recipients: Lynn Godino, Outstanding Volunteer in the Arts Lukman Ahmad, Outstanding Patron of the Arts James Villani, Outstanding Individual Artist Manassas Ballet Theatre, Outstanding Arts Organization Prince William Living, Outstanding Business Supporter of the Arts Dr. Laura Cherry, Outstanding Arts Educator This celebration is also of particular significance in that it also serves as the 30th anniversary of the Prince Williams County Arts Council's founding. For three decades now, the Arts Council has celebrated the artistic accomplishments of our community. Their work has kept Prince William County a wonderful place to live and work, and has attracted artistic talent from all over, helping expand our diverse community. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring the 2022 Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Awardees. These talented, expressive, and dedicated individuals have committed themselves to the preservation of an admirable legacy and have made their community more beautiful at every turn along the way. ____________________ |