[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2003 VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
extraordinary group of men and women in Northern Virginia. Several 
members of the Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff were honored at the 
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce's 25th Annual Valor Awards. Each 
year, the Chamber recognizes individuals who have courageously 
demonstrated selfless dedication to public safety. These outstanding 
men and women have played an intricate role in building a better 
community. This hard work and determination has earned several members 
of the Office of the Sheriff the highest honor that Fairfax County 
bestows upon its public safety officials--The Valor Award.
  There are several Valor Awards that a public safety officer can be 
given: Lifesaving Award, a Certificate of Valor, or a Gold, Silver or 
Bronze Medal of Valor. During the 25th Annual Awards Ceremony, 88 men 
and women from the Office of the Sheriff, Fire and Rescue Department, 
and Police Department received one of the aforementioned honors for 
their bravery and heroism.
  It is with great honor that I enter into the Record the names of the 
recipients of the 2003 Valor Award in the Fairfax County Office of the 
Sheriff. Receiving the Lifesaving Award: Deputy Charles Taggart; 
Certificate of Valor: Private First Class Michael Hammond, Private 
First Class Leslie Sheehan, Deputy Randall Naeve, Master Deputy Sheriff 
Amy Gaisor, Private First Class Sharon Fogle, Sergeant Kevin Timothy, 
and Deputy Charles Taggart.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating this group of extraordinary citizens. In addition, I 
would like to take this opportunity to thank all the men and women who 
serve the Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff. The events of September 
11th served as a reminder of the sacrifices our emergency service 
workers make for us everyday. Their constant efforts on behalf of 
Fairfax County citizens are paramount to preserving security, law and 
order throughout our neighborhoods, and their individual and collective 
acts of heroism deserve our highest praise.

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