U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) recently honored The Rotary Club of Fairfax for its support of City of Fairfax schools. He read a proclamation to his colleagues in the House of Representatives, recognizing the club for helping these schools via its literacy programs, scholarships, plus contributions to nonprofit A Place to Stand’s “Place to Eat” program, which has helped feed local students in need during the pandemic.
(From left) Rotary Club of Fairfax New Generations Director, Verne Tuininga, and Fairfax City Schools Superintendent Phyllis Pajardo look on while Kate Malesky of a Place to Stand receives a financial donation from Rotary Club of Fairfax President Barry Gordon
According to The Connection Newspapers, "The Rotary Club also received special recognition, twice in late 2020, from the Fairfax City School Board for its significant contributions to City of Fairfax schools. For example, the club donated dictionaries and U.S. Constitution booklets, gave more than $20,000 in scholarships to seniors at Fairfax High, participated in the Read Across America program and sponsored speech and essay contests."
As per The Connection Newspapers, "Earlier this year, the Rotary Club of Fairfax distributed Webster Dictionaries to all third-graders in the City, as well as Constitution booklets to the eighth-graders at the former Sidney Lanier Middle School, renamed Katherine Johnson Middle School. And the Rotarians’ Constitution distribution and March virtual meeting with the Johnson Middle students were highlighted on the Fairfax County Public Schools Website. Hosted by civics teacher Ryan Sterzinger, it resulted in a discussion among the students, faculty, Rotarians and Del. David Bulova (D-37)."
Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
