[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E198]
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   HONORING THE 1996 FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VALOR AWARD 
                                WINNERS

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 1996

  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 1996 
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Award Winners. On Thursday, February 
15, 1996, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce will present the 
Annual Valor Awards at the McLean Hilton.
  The Valor Awards honor public service officers who have demonstrated 
extreme self-sacrifice, personal bravery, and ingenuity in the 
performance of their duty. There are five categories: The Gold Medal of 
Valor, the Silver Medal of Valor, the Bronze Medal of Valor, the 
Certificate of Valor, the Life Saving Award.
  The Valor Awards is a project of the Fairfax County Chamber of 
Commerce, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. 
This is the 18th year that these awards have been presented.
  The Silver Medal of Valor is awarded in recognition of acts involving 
great personal risk.
  The Silver Medal of Valor Award Winners for 1996 are: Sgt. J. Vincent 
Byrd, Detective Kenneth M. Pedigo, Detective Susan Lamar
  The Bronze Medal of Valor is awarded in recognition of acts involving 
unusual risk beyond that which should be expected while performing the 
usual responsibilities of the member.
  The Bronze Medal of Valor Award Winners for 1996 are: Detective 
Onzlow G. Williamson, Jr., Detective Beth A. Benham, 2d Lt. Richard H. 
Bearen, Sgt. Samuel J. Masiello, Police Officer 1st Class Bryan W. 
Holland, Police Officer 1st Class Robert D. Hill, 2d Lt. Frank J. 
Kitzerow, Capt. Michael LoMonaco, Sgt. Jeffrey E. Powell, Master Police 
Officer James T. Stewart III, Police Officer 1st Class Rolland L. 
Watenpaugh, Police Officer Aaron M. Kush, Police Officer 1st Class 
Stephen M. Needels, Police Officer Mark E. Royer, Firefighter Lawrence 
M. Braswell, Technician Michael A. Weldon
  The Bronze Medal of Valor Unit Citation Award Winners for 1996 are: 
Master Police Officer Michael J. Brennan, Police Officer 1st Class 
Richard D. Carlton, Officer Chris C. Cochran, 2d Lt. Arthur J. Hurlock, 
Sgt. James Kellam, Police Officer 1st Class Steven R. Mattos, Master 
Police Officer Jackie L. Mitchem, Police Officer 1st Class Lee P. 
Northrop, Police Officer 1st Class Don C. Pierson, Police Officer 1st 
Class James M. Pollack, Lt. David Mr. Rohrer
  The Certificate of Valor is awarded for acts that involve personal 
risk and/or demonstration of judgment, zeal, or ingenuity not normally 
involved in the performance of duties.
  The Certificate of Valor Award Winners for 1996 are: Capt. Randall J. 
Kennedy, Firefighter Edward C. Lofties, Officer Timothy C. Benedict, 
Police Officer First Class Robert Egan, Sgt. Matthew W. Pifger, Master 
Police Officer Ralph R. Scott, Technician Edson Dewhurst, Jr.
  The Lifesaving Award is awarded for acts taken in life-threatening 
situations where an individual's life is in jeopardy, either medically 
or physically.
  The Lifesaving Award Winners for 1996 are: Detective Nancy G. 
Schaefer, Volunteer Firefighter Carl August Lief Ericson, Technician 
John H. Marlin, Firefighter William A. Sutphin, Jr., Master Technician 
Konrad A. Kurtz, Lt. Carlton G. Burkhammer, Firefighter George N. 
Pancione, Jr., Master Technician Michael J. Stone, Firefighter David D. 
Sweetland, Deputy Sheriff Kathleen A. Miller, Deputy Sheriff Sgt. 
Michael G. Dickerson, Deputy Sheriff Private First Class Melanie K. 
Sjurseth, Deputy Sheriff Cpl. John A. Craig, Deputy Sheriff Private 
First Class Barry V. Garlow, Deputy Sheriff Brian K. Harmon, Deputy 
Sheriff Alberto D. Pinto, Officer Edward K. Warren, Police Officer 
First Class Jarvis D. Lay, Public Safety Communications Assistant II 
Kimberly A. Wright
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in commending these fine 
citizens who are truly deserving of the title ``hero.''