Privilege Award
A Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc.
Community Recognition Event
Please join the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc., as we formally recognize members of the Fairfax County community who most closely follow the tenets and principles practiced by the late Lord Fairfax, COL (Ret) Marion L. “Barney” Barnwell, USA.
Colonel (Retired) Marion "Barney" Barnwell, USA
As a pillar in the Fairfax community COL Barnwell, a community activist with a demonstrated history of community involvement and volunteerism consistently demonstrated a “pay it forward” mentality.
Marion Barnwell’s commitment to helping others was unparalleled even as he inspired his fellow volunteers through his passion for service and humble, reliable leadership.
Privilege Award Program
The Privilege Award
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There is no charge for this special event, however, your philanthropic donation to the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc. would be much appreciated. Your support will make a difference in our efforts to have a positive impact on our community.
“Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent of the law.”
About Our Keynote Speaker
This year's keynote speaker is the The Honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr., Major General, USMC (Ret.). Charles F. Bolden Jr. charted a pioneering career in the U.S. Marine Corps and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He flew over 100 combat missions in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and orbited the Earth on four separate occasions as a NASA Space Shuttle pilot and commander. In 2009, President Barack Obama asked Bolden to serve as the 12th Administrator of NASA.
