[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 35 (Thursday, March 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2007 VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam 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 Herndon Police Department have 
earned this highest honor that Fairfax County bestows upon its public 
safety officials.
  There are several types of Valor Awards that can be 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 2007 Valor Awards in the Herndon Police Department. 
Receiving the Lifesaving Award: Senior Sergeant Jerry S. Keys, Corporal 
Robert A. Galpin, Police Officer First Class Damien C. Austin; the 
Certificate of Valor: Police Officer First Class Edward E. Stapleton, 
Detective Lisa A. Kara, Police Officer First Class E. Brian Hamilton, 
Police Officer First Class Justin P. Dyer.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve in the Herndon Police Department. 
Their efforts, made on behalf of the citizens of 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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