[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 40 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VALOR AWARD WINNERS

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 1997

  Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the 1996 Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Prince 
William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce Valor Award 
winners. The Valor Awards honor public service officers who have 
demonstrated extreme self-sacrifice, personal bravery, and ingenuity in 
the performance of their duty. Significantly, this year marks the 11th 
anniversary of the event honoring members of law enforcement and fire 
and rescue agencies historically servicing Prince William County, 
Dumfries, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, Occoquan, and Quantico. 
There are five categories: The Gold Medal of Valor, the Silver Medal of 
Valor, the Bronze Medal of Valor, the Certificate of Valor, and the 
Lifesaving Award.
  The Silver Medal of Valor 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 of Valor Award winners for 1996 are: Technician 
Anthony J. Adamo, Officer Mark J. Harman, and Officer Craig S. Lawhead.
  The Bronze Medal of Valor 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. May include the 
saving of a life that is threatened by medical or physical reasons.
  The Bronze Medal of Valor Award winner for 1996 is firefighter Brian 
Morton.
  The Certificate of Valor is awarded for acts that involve personal 
risk and/or demonstration of judgment, zeal, or ingenuity above what is 
normally expected in the performance of duties.
  The Certificate of Valor Award winners for 1996 are: Officer Gene W. 
Baughan, Officer Robert S. Berkebile, Sgt. Ronald M. Campione, Officer 
Randall L. Eagal, Lance Cpl. Joe L. Norman, and Officer Brian Walker.
  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 1996 are: technician Scott Boggs, 
Officer Janet E. Clayton, Lt. Raymond T. Colgan, Sgt. Robert E. Forker, 
Jr., Officer Steve Hargrave, technician Vincent Kern, technician Tracey 
LaBass, Lt. Mike Lawson, technician Bryan Ross, emergency 
communications specialist Catherine M. Tremul, and S. Sgt. Michael S. 
Wesolowski.
  Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, I would like to send my sincere gratitude 
and heartfelt appreciation to these distinguished public servants, who 
put their lives on the line every day on behalf of their fellow 
Virginians.

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