[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 055 (Monday, April 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING JERRY A. STANPHILL, RECIPIENT OF 2002 GEICO PUBLIC SERVICE 
                   AWARD FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 7, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Jerry A. Stanphill, the recipient of the 2002 GEICO Public Service 
Award for Physical Rehabilitation.
  The GEICO Public Service Awards were established 23 years ago to 
honor active and retired federal employees for their selfless and 
generous contributions in the fields of substance abuse prevention and 
treatment, fire prevention and safety, physical rehabilitation, and 
traffic safety and accident prevention. Mr. Stanphill was chosen as the 
absolute best from an outstanding field of federal employees nominated 
in the field of Physical Rehabilitation.
  Jerry Stanphill is a physical security specialist with the Defense 
Logistics Agency (DLA), where he provides leadership and guidance to 
the DLA field activities on law enforcement and security issues. One of 
his many duties is to conduct antiterrorism vulnerability assessments 
for many DLA activities in order to safeguard DLA personnel, equipment 
and facilities. In the post 9/11 world, there is no more vital 
responsibility.
  Not only has Mr. Stanphill achieved many career accomplishments, he 
has also dedicated much of his time and energy to the Special Olympics. 
He has served as a volunteer coach, program coordinator, referee, and 
chaperone with the Special Olympics in communities all over America. 
Fortunately, Northern Virginia is now the recipient of this man's 
service. Over the past 11 years he has helped coach over 400 Special 
Olympic athletes with the emphasis on their motto: ``Let me win, but if 
I cannot, let me be brave in the attempt.''
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, it gives me great pleasure to extend my 
warmest congratulations to Mr. Stanphill on his 2002 GEICO Public 
Service Award. Northern Virginia is proud to have such a distinguished 
citizen in the community. Mr. Speaker, I call upon my colleagues to 
join me in applauding this remarkable citizen.

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