[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 51 (Monday, March 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2003 LIFESAVING 
                         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 Lifesaving Valor Award.
  The Lifesaving Award is awarded to public safety officials in 
recognition of acts taken in a life-threatening situation in which an 
individual's life is in risk, either medically or physically. It is 
with great honor that I enter into the record the names of the 2003 
Lifesaving Award recipients. OWL Volunteer Fire Department: Lt. James 
Dart; Prince William County Police Department: MPO W.A. Lawrence; MPO 
G.W. Motley; MPO K.A. Muehlauser; Arlington County Sheriff's 
Department: Deputy J. O'Keefe; USMC: Sergeant Daniel P. O'Mahoney. 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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