[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2006 VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2006

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding group of men and women in Northern Virginia. 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.
  It is with great pride that I enter into the record the names of the 
recipients of the 2006 Valor Awards in the Fairfax County Fire and 
Rescue Department. Receiving the Lifesaving Award: Apparatus Technician 
Cliff E. Sweeney; the Certificate of Valor: Lieutenant David P. Conrad; 
Firefighter Lawrence L. Ellison; Firefighter Kimberly A. Schoppa; 
Technician Jeffrey S. Seabright; Captain II Clayton Thompson; 
Lieutenant Chester E. Waters; the Bronze Medal: Firefighter Justin D. 
Childs; Lieutenant Gary C. Dize; Firefighter James P. Hobgood; Captain 
IVEMS Supervisor Lorenzo M. Thrower.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I 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. I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding this group 
of remarkable citizens.

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