[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E136-E137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE AWARD WINNERS OF THE DALE CITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to rise and 
bring to the attention of my colleagues some very special and important 
people in Dale City, located in Prince William County in the 11th 
District of Virginia. These are individuals who have put the welfare of 
the community, Dale City, VA, above their own needs and desires, not 
only performing their jobs, but going above and beyond the call of 
duty. These individuals have become role models to others in their 
professions and to other volunteers.
  These citizens were honored on February 1, 1997 by the Dale City 
Civic Association, one of the largest, most active and accomplished 
citizens associations in the commonwealth of Virginia. The Dale City 
Civic Association was created 30 years ago and hosts an annual service 
awards banquet. In addition, the association offers a number of awards 
and scholarships for college bound students from Dale City, monitors 
development and serves as a sounding board for citizens and businesses.
  I would like to offer my congratulations to the award recipients.
  Catherine Spellane Citizen of the Year: Irene Dell. Ms. Dell is a 
member of the Dale City Civic Association and volunteers for the Dale 
City Volunteer Fire Department. She has made significant contributions 
in raising thousands of dollars for the fire department and has been 
instrumental in the success of kids programs run by the volunteer fire 
department. She has volunteered much of her time to organize and help 
the DCCA become the successful association that it is today.
  Youth Citizen of the Year: Kiana Rene Trent. Ms. Trent is a sophomore 
at C.D. Hylton H.S. She is the Class President and has played a major 
role in drug awareness programs, Just Say No campaigns, and SADD. She 
is a member of the student council Model United Nations, the swim team, 
and the junior varsity cheerleading team, to name a few. In addition to 
these activities, she has also won the Martin Luther King oratory 
contest. She is a model student and an accomplished citizen.
  Firefighters of the Year: Marc Sherman and Eric Wyatt. Capt. Sherman 
and Capt. Wyatt are both volunteer firefighters at the Dale City 
Volunteer Fire Department Station 13. They have progressed from 
recruits to their present positions as battalion captains. These two 
men are true heroes, role models for our youth to emulate. In a recent 
residence fire, the brave efforts of these men saved the life of a 
child. They truly perform above and beyond the call of duty and help 
make DCVFD second to none. They have both volunteered over 1000 hours 
each.
  Emergency Medical Technician of the Year: Angela Goodwin. Lt. Goodwin 
has been a volunteer EMT with the Dale City Volunteer Fire and Rescue 
Department since 1992. She is a driving force in the fire department 
paramedic program, providing unsurpassed advanced life support to 
patients in life threatening situations. Lt. Goodwin is always 
available for public education, internal training for her crews, as 
well as maintaining EMS supplies for three stations. Additionally, she 
is responsible for the management of her battalion crew and must 
provide constant supervision to assure her personnel will be ready to 
meet any emergency situation.

  Nurse of the Year: Nancy O'Shields. Ms. O'Shields is a nurse at 
Potomac Hospital. She has been a member of this nursing staff for 24 
years and has served as a staff nurse with the medical--surgical unit 
until transferred to the emergency department where she worked for 
several years. Currently, she serves as the director of outpatient 
surgical services. In her spare time, Nancy is active in her church and 
sings in the choir. She is a member of the police wives association, 
and she was also very active in the Dale City Little League and the 
area schools when her children were young. She is a model citizen 
within the community.

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  Police Officer of the Year: First Sergeant Shari S. Williams. First 
Sergeant Williams developed the Police and Community Together Program 
which forms alliances with police officers and citizens in specific 
neighborhood watches to solve community problems. The object of this 
project is to keep an open dialogue to address concerns or needs that 
may arise in the community. She has also worked closely with the crime 
prevention bureau to make this program the success it is today.
  Community Service Award: Earl Barnes. Mr. Barnes is a member and 2nd 
vice president of the DCCA. He is also a member of the P.W. County 
Board Audit Committee, a member of the P.W. County Arts Council and the 
American Legion Post, as well as the Treasurer of Westwind Forest HOA. 
He is one of the 24 students to graduate from the inaugural P.W. County 
Community Leadership Class and plays an important role as a member of 
the 11th District Congressional Federal Employee Working Group. He is 
always seen as a person that lends a helping hand, and always thinks of 
others before himself.
  Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Mary Allen. Ms. Allen has been 
a teacher in Prince William County for the past 27 years, 10 years at 
Occoquan elementary and 17 years at Enterprise elementary. She is not 
just a classroom teacher, she has also been the grade level chairman, 
lead teacher and has served as an enhanced instructional process coach. 
Additionally, she has recently worked on two school review committees. 
She is always helping other teachers both in and out of school.
  Middle School Teacher of the Year: Alan Graham. Mr. Graham has been a 
teacher for 20 years. Currently, he teaches computer science at Beville 
middle school. Additionally, he coaches the baseball team, edits the 
newsletter, and inspires young thespians. He teaches the immigrant 
students in ESOL class and has a willingness to adapt his instruction 
so that these limited English students can grasp the course content as 
well as improve their language skills. He always strives to make the 
lab he works in a better place for kids to learn.
  High School Teacher of the Year: Jan Polk. Ms. Polk has been a 
teacher in Prince William County for 32 years. Currently, she teaches 
social studies at C.D. Hylton high school. Each year, Jan plans and 
organizes a mock election. Nearly 1000 people attend and participate in 
this most interesting exercise of civic responsibility. She is well 
respected by all of her students and colleagues at Hylton high school. 
Not only does she work with the most experienced educators, she also 
assists the newest first year teachers by sharing materials, 
strategies, and personal support.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent these outstanding citizens and I 
know my colleagues join with me in congratulating these individuals for 
their tireless efforts to make Dale City, VA a better place to live.

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