[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 HONORING THE 1995 VALOR AWARD WINNERS

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 1995
  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 1995 
Prince William County, VA Annual Valor Award winners. On Friday, March 
10, 1995, the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce and the Prince 
William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce will present the 
Annual Valor Awards at the FBI Academy, Quantico Marine Base.
  The Valor Awards honor public service officers who have demonstrated 
extreme self-sacrifice, personal bravely, and ingenuity in the 
performance of duty. There are five categories: The Gold Medal, The 
Silver Medal, The Bronze Medal, Certificate of Valor, The Lifesaving 
Award.
  The Valor Awards is a project under the Prince William County Chamber 
of Commerce's Education and Safety Committee and the Prince William 
County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce's Valor Committee. This is 
the ninth year the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce has held 
the Valor Awards and the first year that the Prince William County-
Greater Manassas Chamber has participated.
  The Gold Medal Award is the highest award for bravery and heroism. 
Awarded in cases in which a public safety official knowingly places 
his/her life in peril of death or extreme serious bodily harm while 
saving or attempting to save the lives of others who are clearly at 
risk.
  The Gold Medal Winners for 1995 are: Richard R. Kassler and Dwayne A. 
Palermo.
  The Silver Medal is the second highest award for bravery and heroism. 
Awarded in situations when a public safety official knowingly exposes 
himself/herself to great personal risk in the performance of an 
official act.
  The Silver Medal Award Winner for 1995 is: Dwayne K. Moyers.
  The Bronze Medal is awarded in situations where during the course of 
an emergency, a public safety official demonstrates judgment, 
ingenuity, or performance at a level that clearly exceeds that required 
and expected in the performance of his/her duties. This may include the 
saving of a life that is threatened by medical or physical reasons.
  The Bronze Medal Award Winners for 1995 are: Charles P. Gardiner, 
Heidi D. Greaves, Franklin Ray Osborne, Bernard R. Rfluger, Brian F. 
Wing, and Mark K. Fleming.
  The Certificate of Valor is awarded for acts involving personal risk 
and/or demonstration of judgment, zeal, or ingenuity above what is 
normally expected in the performance of duty.
  The Certificate of Valor Award Winners for 1995 are: William A. 
Lawrence, Carter M. Boston, Wesley K. Brown, Douglas J. Buchanan, and 
Douglas H. Litton.
  The Lifesaving Award is awarded in recognition of acts taken in a 
life-threatening situation where an individual's life is in jeopardy, 
either medically or physically.
  The Lifesaving Award Winners for 1995 are: Lori A. Kiley and Michael 
T. Neary.
  Mr. Speaker I know my colleagues join me in commending these fine 
citizens who are truly deserving of the title, hero.


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