[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
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           HONORING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY VALOR AWARD WINNERS

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to rise 
and bring to the attention of my colleagues some very special public 
safety personnel in Montgomery County, Maryland. Every year, the 
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce honors police officers and fire 
fighters who have shown the highest level of dedication to their noble 
duties. These individuals are being honored on April 14, 2000 at the 
1999 Public Safety Awards Luncheon.
  The Valor Awards honor public service officials 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 
Honorable Mention Award; and The Bernard D. Crooke, Jr. (Police) and 
Leslie B. Thompson (Fire and Rescue) Community Service Award.
  The Sliver Medal of Valor is awarded in recognition of acts involving 
great personal risk. The Silver Medal of Valor Award Winners for 1999 
are: Police Officer 1 Valentine Schiller, Police Officer 1 Peter Sheng, 
Police Officer 3 Stephen Matthews, and Police Officer 3 Curtis Jacobs.
  The Bronze Medal of Valor is awarded in recognition of acts of 
bravery involving unusual personal risk beyond that which should be 
expected while performing the usual responsibility of the member. The 
Bronze Medal of Valor Award Winners for 1999 are: Police Officer 3 
Brian Dillman, Police Officer 3 Claude Onley, Sergeant Dom Fazio, 
Lieutenant Daniel Irvine, Firefighter/Paramedic 3 Sherry Hohl, 
Firefighter/Rescuer 3 Ernest Farkas, and Firefighter/Rescuer 3 Jody 
Nightengale.
  The Honorable Mention Award 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 Honorable Mention Award 
Winners for 1999 are: Lieutenant Michael Garvey, Sergeant Robert 
Phillips, Police Officer 3 Edward Tarney, Police Officer 3 Robert Hunt, 
Police Officer 1 Theresa Durham, Police Officer 3 Robin M. Dyer, 
Firefighter/Rescuer 3 Kirk Risinger, Firefighter/Rescuer 2 Stephen 
Batdorff, Firefighter/Rescuer 3 Anthony Veith, firefighter/Rescuer 
Larry Lewis, and Firefighter/Rescuer 3 Douglas Hinkle.
  The Community Service Award is awarded for dedication and initiative 
above and beyond the call of duty over a period of time without 
compensation, that has affected and benefitted the citizens of 
Montgomery County. The Bernard D. Crooke, Jr. Community Service Award 
Winner for 1999 is Police Officer 2 Charles J. Welter. The Leslie B. 
Thompson Community Service Award Winner for 1999 is Fire and Rescue 
Department Communications Manager Mary Marchone.
  Due to the dedicated efforts of these public servants who place the 
safety and well-being of others above their own, Montgomery County is a 
better place to live. They have rightfully earned the highest 
appreciation and respect from myself, the members of the Montgomery 
County Chamber of Commerce, and from all the people of our community 
whose lives they have touched. I know my colleagues will join me in 
thanking these heroes for a job well done.

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