[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 18 (Thursday, February 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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  RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2005 VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

                                 ______
                                 

                             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 Sheriff's Office 
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 honor that we enter into the Record the names of the 
recipients of the 2005 Valor Awards in the Fairfax County Sheriff's 
Office. Receiving the Certificate of Valor: Officer Dwayne Archer; 
Private First Class Duane A. Cohenour; the Life Saving Award: Private 
First Class Sharon L. Douglas; Master Deputy Sheriff Andrew B. Duvall; 
Private First Class Peter J. Fox; Private First Class Timothy A. 
Haynes; Private First Class Amy K. Lewis; Deputy Anthony A. McGhie; 
Private First Class Leslie A. Sheehan; Private First Class Jamilah 
Suarez.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, we would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County Sheriff's 
Office. Their efforts, made on behalf of the citizens of 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.