[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 22 (Thursday, February 26, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2004 VALOR AWARD 
     RECIPIENTS FROM THE FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 2004

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Moran, Mr. Wolf and I 
rise today to recognize an extraordinary group of men and women in 
Northern Virginia. Each year, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce 
recognizes individuals who courageously have demonstrated selfless 
dedication to public safety. The hard work, dedication, and 
perseverance of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department have 
earned several of its members the highest honor that Fairfax County 
bestows upon its public safety officials--The Valor Award.
  There are several types of Valor Awards awarded to a public safety 
officer: The Lifesaving Award, the Certificate of Valor, or the Gold, 
Silver, or Bronze Medal of Valor. During the 26th Annual Awards 
Ceremony, 53 men and women from the Office of the Sheriff, Fire and 
Rescue Department, and the Police Department received one of the 
aforementioned honors for their bravery and heroism.
  It is with great honor that we enter into the Record the names of the 
recipients of the 2004 Valor Awards in the Fairfax County Fire and 
Rescue Department. Receiving the Lifesaving Award: Technician Brent M. 
Schnupp; the Certificate of Valor: Master Technician John L. Capps, 
Master Technician Even J. Lewis, EMS Captain Gary D. Pemberton; the 
Silver Medal of Honor: Firefighter Michael V. Allen, Lieutenant Edward 
D. Bowman, Haz-Mat Technician Thomas L. Flint, Captain Samuel L. Gray, 
Firefighter Richard D. Riley, Master Technician Timothy A. Sparrow, 
Lieutenant Daniel T. Young; the Bronze Medal of Honor: Master 
Technician Anthony E. Doran, Firefighter Clayton Thompson Ill.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, we would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all men and women who serve the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue 
Department. The events of September 11th serve as a reminder of the 
sacrifices our emergency service workers make for us each day. These 
individuals' continuous efforts on behalf of Fairfax County citizens 
are paramount to preserving security, law, and order throughout our 
community. Their selfless acts of heroism truly merit our highest 
praise. We ask our colleagues to join us in applauding this group of 
remarkable citizens.

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