Aggregate Industries Restores Endangered Historic Manor.Receives Prestigious Award for Community Engagement/Corporate Responsibility FREDERICKSBURG, Va. -- Hayfield Manor is a Pre-Revolutionary Georgian manor built on the banks of the Rappahannock River Noun 1. Rappahannock River - a river that flows across eastern Virginia into the Tidewater region Rappahannock Old Dominion, Old Dominion State, VA, Virginia - a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate that had been crumbling into disrepair for decades. This historic property represents 150 years of building technology, innovation, and history. The manor was vandalized, and on the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities' most endangered en·dan·ger tr.v. en·dan·gered, en·dan·ger·ing, en·dan·gers 1. To expose to harm or danger; imperil. 2. To threaten with extinction. list. Then Aggregate Industries stepped in--donating their significant resources in the building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . industry to stabilizing stabilizing, v to hold a limb motionless in order to ground its energy; a standard isometric resistance technique, it releases tension and lengthens muscle fibers. and renovating the property beginning in 2006. Hayfield Manor offers visitors an opportunity to learn about Virginia's history prior to the Revolutionary War and during the Civil War, as well as the effects of changing transportation and socioeconomic so·ci·o·ec·o·nom·ic adj. Of or involving both social and economic factors. socioeconomic Adjective of or involving economic and social factors Adj. 1. conditions on architecture and land uses. After extensive input and support from the Fredericksburg community, the totally renovated Hayfield Manor is available for viewing, as well as for special events. In addition, the manor's renovation just received a prestigious award. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA NSSGA National Stone Sand and Gravel Association ) has awarded Aggregate Industries Management, Inc., and this project one of its 2009 Gold Level NSSGA Community Relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. Awards. Aggregate Industries is an environmentally responsible producer of high quality construction materials. The company employs more than 4,000 people in 16 states and operates more then 300 sites. This award recognizes the commitment and dedication of Aggregate Industries in the areas of community relations and corporate responsibility and specifically, the company's commitment to the Fredericksburg, Virginia Fredericksburg is an independent city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia, 50 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles north of Richmond, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 19,279. community. NSSGA is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association for the stone, sand and gravel industry. The organization has been recognizing excellence in the area of community relations with its award for 20 years. This honor recognizes aggregate producers who represent their commitment and support of activities that positively portray the aggregate industry. NSSGA states that 'The ultimate goal of the Excellence in Community Relations award program is improvement of the public's perception of both local crushed stone, sand and gravel operations and the aggregates industry." Each of the entries were judged on seven criteria: community participation, communication, donations and service, local and state government involvement, educational outreach, and media relations. Hayfield Manor and Aggregate Industries' continue to demonstrate their dedication to the community by opening the doors of Hayfield Manor to the public for tours and events and continuing to work on stabilization efforts, research and community outreach. Aggregate Industries is proud of the work and commitment shown by all of the employees who made the restoration and continual upkeep of Hayfield Manor possible and honored to be chosen for the Gold Level NSSGA Community Relations Award. For tour or event information contact Curator Carolyn Diehl, Hayfield Manor, Aggregate Industries at 540-370-4427 or 301-440-2269 or visit the website at www.hayfield-manor.com Note to Editors: Photo of Manor is available. 4571272v.1 |
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