James Lamb is the son of an Irish immigrant who worked in the city of Philadelphia. His mother, Nora, worked as a cook for a wealthy family to provide for herself and her family. Joan Lamb is the daughter of a first-generation family. Her father, Joseph Juliano, left school after 8th grade to work as a stone-cutter.

James and Joan Lamb came from working-class backgrounds but throughout their lives they have provided much love, abundance, and moral leadership for their families, friends, and their community.

Because they believed that a sound education provides an individual with the best possible chance for personal and spiritual fulfillment and economic prosperity, they personally sacrificed financially so they could focus on the education of their children and grandchildren.

In their honor, the Commonwealth Consultants Foundation has endowed a $10,000 scholarship in their name for a student attending George Mason University.

This scholarship of $2,500 per year towards the recipient’s University tuition will be awarded to an outstanding, full-time, four-year student who believes in personal achievement and giving back to his or her community.

To qualify, the student’s parents, parent, or legal guardian must have Adjusted Gross Income of less than $50,000 per year, and the student must demonstrate outstanding potential leadership ability and a commitment to the community.

For more information on requirements, or to apply, please contact Bruce McLeod, Senior Vice President of Public Relations for Commonwealth Consultants, at 703/827-0800.

The James and Joan Lamb Scholarship for students attending George Mason University was awarded to two recipients in the fall of 2003.