[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 41 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE FAIR OAKS VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE COMPANY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, FOVFR, as it 
celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  Since its inception in 1957, FOVFR has achieved great success. 
Working alongside career personnel, the company has provided high 
quality fire, medical, emergency, and support services.
  In my experiences with the company, I have seen its unwavering 
dedication to the Fairfax County community as well as its volunteers' 
strong values of unity, performance and personalized delivery.
  While FOVFR has admirably served the Fairfax County community for 50 
years, their efforts in 2006 were especially notable. During the past 
year, volunteers spent 9,613 hours actively responding to emergency 
situations. Volunteer stand-by units supported the Marine Corps 
Marathon, the Annual National Down Syndrome Society's Buddy Walk, 
various high school band competitions and more.
  Company statistics show a growing need for FOVFR's excellent 
services. Response levels for basic life support, canteen and command 
level services all were elevated last year, in certain cases by as much 
as 30 percent. I am confident that FOVFR will continue to rise to the 
occasion to meet the needs of their local community in the years to 
come.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve in the Fair Oaks Fire and Rescue 
Company. 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 and congratulate them on their 50th anniversary.

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