[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 12 (Thursday, February 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2000

  Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor those of 
the Fairfax County Police Department who have gone above and beyond the 
call of duty to serve our community. The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is 
hosting the 22nd Annual Valor Awards today, Friday, February 11, 2000. 
The Chamber will recognize law enforcement and emergency response 
personnel for their acts of bravery. A Valor Award is the highest honor 
Fairfax County bestows upon its public safety employees.
  The Valor Award recipients are selected by a committee that 
designates honorees for a Lifesaving Award, a Certificate of Valor, or 
a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal of Valor. This year, it is expected 
that 37 agency personnel will be honored for acts of bravery that 
demonstrated extraordinary ingenuity, judgement or zeal.
  Mr. Speaker, I would be honored today to read the names of the 22 
officers of the Fairfax County Police Department who will receive the 
1999 Valor Awards. Receiving the Lifesaving Award: Police Officer First 
Class John E. Alford, Police Officer First Class Timothy C. Benedict, 
Second Lieutenant Michael E. Proffitt, Police Officer First Class 
Michael Twomey, Police Officer First Class Jeffrey L. Gossett, Sergeant 
Bruce K. Blechl, Police Officer First Class Scott C. Bates, Police 
Officer First Class Ronald H. Burke, and Police Officer First Class 
Aniello A. Desantis; Certificate of Valor: Police Officer First Class 
John R. Chadwick, Police Officer First Class Frank J. Stecco, Public 
Safety Communicator III Wrentree S. Kelly, Sergeant Mark S. Culin, and 
Police Officer First Class Christopher M. Kindelan; Bronze Medal of 
Valor: Auxiliary Police Officer Gary D. Treadway, Police Officer First 
Class Robert M. Cornell, Police Officer William A. Giger, Master Police 
Officer James D. Call, Lieutenant Scott C. Durham, Second Lieutenant 
Jack T. Hardin, and Police Officer First Class Donald E. McAuliffe; 
Silver Medal of Valor: Master Police Officer Robert Wahl.
  In 1989, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce established a special 
fund to award scholarships to the children of Valor Award medal winners 
who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Support of the Scholarship 
Fund demonstrates the sincere appreciation of our County's public 
safety officers. Over the past ten years, more than one hundred 
generous businesses and individuals have contributed to this worthy 
fund, and numerous scholarships have been awarded.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I wish to thank all those who serve the 
Fairfax County Police Department. Since 1979, more than 250 members of 
the Fairfax County Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, and 
the Office of the Sheriff have received Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals 
of Valor. I recognize the professionalism of the men and women who are 
honored here today. I applaud the heroic efforts the members of the 
Fairfax Police Department make on our behalf as we extend our 
appreciation to these exceptional individuals today. I commend these 
individuals and their colleagues for their undaunted commitment to the 
citizenry.

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