April 5, 2014
Reston founder Robert Simon gives Maya Deutchman a hug after she hands him a proclamation from President Obama
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Reston Celebrates History and Founder’s Birthday
Reston Celebrates History and Founder’s Birthday
Reston founder Robert Simon Jr.’s birthday bash was the biggest party in town.With cake, music performances, proclamations and even a quick visit from the governor, Saturday’s Founder’s Day festivities at Washington Plaza attracted hundreds of spectators and a big smile from Simon himself.The event, an early 100th birthday celebration for Simon and Reston’s 50th anniversary, was held from noon until nearly 3 p.m.“Bob Simon, here we had an idea guy that followed through, and out of that idea flourished a place that had extraordinary values,” said U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11).
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