Plum's Meritorious Service Recognized
The Committee for Dulles announced that Delegate Kenneth R. "Ken" Plum will be honored with the "Tower of Dulles" award at the Committee's 44th Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 12, 2010. The Tower of Dulles is awarded for meritorious service providing for the betterment of Washington Dulles International Airport and the Dulles Economic Corridor. The award, presented at its Annual Gala, is the highest recognition offered by the Committee for Dulles.
"We are honored to have Delegate Plum as this year's recipient of the Tower of Dulles," announced Committee for Dulles President, Tanya Matthews of TMG Construction Corporation. "Del. Plum has represented the 36th District in the General Assembly for more than three decades and currently serves as House Democratic Caucus Chair. He is Founder and Chair of the Dulles Corridor Rail Association (DCRA), a nonprofit advocacy group that since 1998 has been invaluable in garnering support for the construction of Metrorail to Washington Dulles International Airport and beyond into Loudoun County. Today, we are witness to the success of Delegate Plum and DCRA's efforts as we watch in awe this vital project march toward completion."
Previous Tower of Dulles recipients include Senator John Warner, Governor Tim Kaine, Congresman Frank Wolf, and Glenn Tilton of United Airlines.
The Committee for Dulles' 44th Anniversary Gala is a black tie event with cocktail reception, formal dinner, and awards program that will be held at Lansdowne Resort on November 12. Keynote remarks will be provided by John LeBaron, Senior Director of Sales, Eastern Division for Continental Airlines. More than 500 corporate executives, elected officials, and hospitality and airline representatives attend this prestigious event each year. Tickets, information, and sponsorship opportunities are available at tickets.
The Committee for Dulles is the oldest member-supported organization promoting Washington Dulles International Airport. Founded in 1966, the Committee continues to energetically represent the interest of business and individuals in the vital growth and development of the airport and its immediate market areas.
