"My main resolution is to devote more time to my wife and family in the year ahead. And, to make sure my kids know they have a dad. Then to trim my waistline. As assistant commander of this station, I also hope to continue serve the community at-large and my fellow officers."
—Lt. Michael D. Dittmer, assistant commander, Mount Vernon Police Station, Fairfax County Police. Dittmer joined the county police force on January 20, 1987. He came to the Mount Vernon station in early September 2003. Immediately prior to this assignment, he served as a 1st Lt. in Internal Affairs.
"My New Year's resolution is to remain safe while continuing to support the public and perform my duties. I also plan to remain health conscious."
—Captain Lorenzo Thrower, Mount Vernon Station #9, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. He was assigned to Mount Vernon on November 16, 2003. Previously, he served in the Public Information Office of the department at the headquarters in Fairfax City. He was promoted to Captain on December 14, 2002, and now serves as the Captain for A Shift at Mount Vernon.
"To continue to support the community and our troops overseas. I also intend to stay healthy and keep the weight off. Business-wise, I hope to better myself and my position in continuing to grow Old Country Buffet. We look forward to expanding our activities such as our student training program where we bring in students to interest them in the restaurant business."
—Kelly Greenwood, manager, Old Country Buffet, 7820 Richmond Highway
"My main resolution for the Chamber is to get our new web site up and running without any glitches. We want to make it an asset for the community as well as our members. My personal resolution is always the same — lose weight and eat more vegetables."
—Holly Dougherty, executive director, Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce
"Resolve to increase the pressure on the General Assembly to grant counties the same taxing authority as cities so that we can relieve the tax burden on home owners. This is coupled with a resolve to accelerate the revitalization of the Route 1 corridor. And to accelerate the eradication of gang activity in Fairfax County which has also increased and intensified along Richmond highway."
—Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerald Hyland