Fairfax Resolves was honored to present two awards on December 14, 2009 at a joint ceremony with the Fairfax Fire Department. Captain II William A. Garrett of Fire Station 11 was awarded the Fire Safety Commendation Medal and Lieutenant Matthew P. Malof of Fire Station 5 was awarded the Emergency Medical Services Commendation Medal Chapter officers Jack Sweeney, President and Larry McKinley, past president and Registrar. Capt. Garrett and Lt. Malof heard their respective very impressive award citations read at a ceremony that included an assembly of the County's firefighters and their families. The award ceremony was conducted in conjunction with the Fire Department's effort to donate top quality new toys in support of the USMC Toys for Tots Program.

Pictured (L-R) are Fairfax Resolves Chapter President, Jack Sweeney; Captain II William A. Garrett; Asst. Chief of the Fairfax County Fire Dept., David Rohrer; and Lieutentant Matthew P. Malof.

Teacher and Citizen of the Year Awards

Fairfax Resolves honored Francis L. Payne as the Chapter's 2009 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Payne was honored for his efforts to encourage students, and the countless hours he devotes to his students beyond his "required" work day. He received the award in his classroom where faculty and students were on-hand to hear the citation and applaud the presentation.

Francis Payne (left) and President Jack Sweeney at the presentation ceremony.

Fairfax Resolves' Citizen of the Year was honored at the December Meeting / Social held at Vinson Hall. Bob Rosenbaum was honored for his long-time volunteering and sharing of his musical talent at the Lewinsville Adult Day Health Care Center and at Vinson Hall.

Bob Rosenbaum with Citizen of the Year Award

Colorguard Historical Marking
at the Occoquan Workhouse

The VASSAR Color Guard, including several members of Fairfax Resolves, supported the Fairfax County Chapter, NSDAR, during the installation of an historical marker at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. The marker honors the Suffragists who were imprisoned at the Occoquan Workhouse for seeking the right to vote. The Color Guard expertly presented and retired the Colors for the event, with about 175 people in attendance.

Dan Rolph (left) and Darrin Schmidt stand next to the newly installed historical marker.

Vernon Eubanks, Peter Davenport, and Colorguard Commander Larry McKinley at the marking ceremony.

Fire Safety and Emergency Services Awards

Teacher and Citizen of the Year Awards

Colorguard Historical Markingat the Occoquan Workhouse

Colorguard Historical Marking
at the Occoquan Workhouse