[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 2008 HONOR AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2008

  Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding group of men and women in Northern Virginia. Each year, the 
Department of the Interior recognizes individuals who have contributed 
immensely to their departments with the Honor Awards Ceremony.
  There are several types of Honor Awards that can be awarded to an 
employee: the Distinguished Service Award, the Safety Award, and the 
Valor Award. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals 
that have gone above and beyond expectations and contributed to the 
Department. The Safety Award recognizes safety and health employees who 
performed outstanding service and played an important role in the 
Department. The Valor Award is given to individuals that demonstrated 
courage when they faced dangerous situations.
  It is with great pride that we enter into the record the names of the 
recipients of the 2008 Honor Awards. Receiving the Distinguished 
Service Award: Ms. Barbara L. Chadwick; Mr. Robert Labelle; Mr. David 
Bama; Mr. Bruce Sheaffer; and The Safety Award: Ms. Louis Rowe.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, we would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve in the Department of Interior. 
Their efforts, made on behalf of the American public, are selfless acts 
of heroism and truly merit our highest praise. We ask our colleagues to 
join us in applauding this group of remarkable citizens.

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