Ok Folks,
Get those Halloween pictures emailed to webmaster@arrington.org.
Aniya Arrington and her class performed for the elementary students at her school today.
Everyone be safe tonight while trick or treating.

Zita Johnson-Betts received the John Marshall Award on 10/28/08.

The John Marshall Award is the US Department of Justice’s highest award presented to attorneys for contributions and excellence in legal performance. The nine categories include: Trial of Litigation, Participation in Litigation, Support of Litigation, Handling of Appeals, Providing Legal Advice, Preparation and Handling of Legislation, Asset Forfeiture, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Interagency Cooperation in Support of Litigation.

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Again we would like to congratulate Zita on her accomplishment. This is recognition for all her hard work and dedication.  This award is routinely given to groups as well as individuals for their accomplishments. This year Zita was the sole recipient  in the “Support of Litigation” category. With that in mind we located a couple of  the articles on her award as well as all the awards given to USDOJ people this year. This is an excerpt from such an article and contains the portion on her specific recognition:

“Zita Y. Johnson-Betts, Supervisory Attorney, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, was also presented the John Marshall Award for Support of Litigation. Johnson-Betts was honored for outstanding leadership in the overall development, management and implementation of the Civil Rights Division’s testing program for compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.“

Here are some links for articles on Zita’s award.

http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-28-2008/0004913315&EDATE=

http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel08/agawards102808.htm

The ‘Returning Home” Service for John Henry Arrington Jr.was held on October 18th, 2008 at 1PM.
The service was at: Chestnut Grove Baptist Church 770 Ridge View Road Brightwood, VA 22715

More Pictures by jaringtn

We had dinner tonight with our family from Ohio. Angus Robert Arrington IV and his son and several daughters…(Renee, Toni and Tracy). Came down to share with us the “Returning Home Celebration” for John Henry Arrington Jr.

Tranee received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright Strate University on Saturday, June 14. These photos show Tranee at the ceremony and at home presenting her parents (Toni and Pierree) with a recognition certificate for supporting her during her years in school. Way to go Tranee!

The ‘Returning Home” Service for John Henry Arrington Jr. will be held on October 18th, 2008 at 1PM.  The service will be at:

Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
770 Ridge View Road
Brightwood, VA 22715

Directions:

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Stay tuned for more details.

For those of you requiring lodging. Lodging due to UVA Football Season is at a premium. So far we are booking rooms at the Comfort Inn Culpepper, VA. They may be contacted at:

Comfort Inn (VA431)
890 Willis Ln. , Culpeper, VA, US, 22701
Phone: (540) 825-4900

There are other accommodations available for higher prices should you decide they are more practical or desirable for you. I would suggest you try Harrisonburg, Charlottesville or Staunton, Va.

If you are flying, Dulles and/or Regan National are going to be your best choices. You will need a rental vehicle from the airport to your destination. If you need assistance, please contact us at webmaster (at) arrington.org.

Happy Birthday!

Here are some more pictures of Mary’s 85th Celebration. and more here Moms 85th