It is such a blessing to gather today to celebrate Connie McAdam’s life and witness. Connie was a force in the absolute best sense of the word. She knew how to make things happen. Her leadership skills were truly remarkable and she was a trailblazer if there ever was one. It was no small feat to become the first woman to be the Arlington County Chief of Recreation and one of the first female county executives in the country. She knew how to create a vision and work with people to inspire them, challenge them and encourage them to realize a dream.