[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 51 (Monday, March 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E617]
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 RECOGNIZING THE PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2003 BRONZE MEDAL 
                         VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, every year, the Prince 
William County Chamber of Commerce recognizes individuals who have 
courageously demonstrated selfless dedication to public safety. These 
outstanding men and women have played an important role in building a 
better community. This hard work and determination has earned several 
citizens of Prince William County the highest honor bestowed upon 
county public safety officials--The Bronze Medal Valor Award.
  The Bronze Medal is awarded to emergency service officers who 
demonstrate extraordinary judgment, ingenuity, or performance of their 
duties during an emergency. This may also include the saving of a life 
threatened by physical or medical reasons.
  It is with great honor that I recognize Police Officer Second Class 
H. Booth III of the Prince William County Police Department, 
Firefighter Christine Connally of the OWL Volunteer Fire Department, 
and Firefighter Lawrence Kearnes of the Dale City Volunteer Fire 
Department as the recipients of the 2003 Bronze Medal Valor Award. The 
service they provide to the community is tremendous and is deserving of 
such acclaim.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve Prince William County. The events 
of September 11th served as a reminder of the sacrifices our emergency 
service workers make for us every day. Their constant efforts on behalf 
of Prince William 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. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in congratulating these outstanding individuals.

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