[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 18 (Thursday, February 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2005 VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues Mr. Moran of 
Virginia, Mr. Wolf, and I rise today to recognize an outstanding group 
of men and women in Northern Virginia. As many may know, the Fairfax 
County Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes individuals who have 
demonstrated superior dedication to public safety with the prestigious 
Valor Award. Several members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue 
Department have earned this highest honor that Fairfax County bestows 
upon its public safety officials.
  There are several types of Valor Awards that are awarded to a public 
safety officer: The Lifesaving Award, the Certificate of Valor, or the 
Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal of Valor. During the 27th Annual Awards 
Ceremony, 61 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 pride that we enter into the record the names of the 
recipients of the 2005 Valor Awards in the Fairfax County Fire and 
Rescue Department. Receiving the Bronze Medal: Hazardous Materials 
Technician Ronald G. Bauserman II; Captain I Steven D. Clark; Hazardous 
Materials Technician William L. Franklin; Firefighter Rudy Iturrino; 
the Lifesaving Award: Captain I John E. Hart; Technician Richard N. 
Mitchell; Captain I Gary D. Pemberton; Public Safety Communicator III 
Scott N. Pierpoint; Master Technician Virgil J. Weber Jr.; the 
Certificate of Valor: Volunteer Captain II Thomas K. Warnock.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, we would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County Fire and 
Rescue Department. Their efforts, made on behalf of the citizens of the 
Fairfax County, are selfless acts of heroism and truly merit our 
highest praise. We ask our colleagues to join me in applauding this 
group of remarkable citizens.

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