[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING WILLIAM D. HENDERSON, JR.

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. WITTMAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
William D. Henderson, Jr. who has contributed over 24,000 volunteer 
service hours over the course of 45 years to his local communities. Mr. 
Henderson was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts in 1927 and began 
volunteering with the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad in 1963 
and later with the Northumberland County Rescue Squad in 1995. Through 
this time he has served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), as an 
Advanced Life Support Provider and as a Training Officer. Mr. 
Henderson's selfless dedication has been recognized throughout his 
tenure as a volunteer EMT.
  First, in 1973 he was awarded the National Multiple Sclerosis 
Society's Citation of Merit, and in 1986 was selected for the 
Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad's Captain's Choice Award. As 
recognition of his commitment to the entire community, the Honorable 
Thomas J. Vandever, then Mayor of Charlottesville, VA, proclaimed 
``William D. Henderson Day'' in 1993. Two years later Mr. Henderson 
would again be recognized by the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad 
with the Joel Cochran Award for Outstanding Service.
  Next, the Rappahannock General Hospital would recognize Mr. Henderson 
in 2000 as the EMT of the year. The subsequent year he would be honored 
by the Peninsula EMT council as the Outstanding Pre-Hospital Provider. 
In 2002 the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad named its training 
room after Mr. Henderson. He would then be recognized by the Governor 
of Virginia in 2003 with the Governor's Award for outstanding Pre-
Hospital Provider.
  2008 has been just as busy for Mr. Henderson as he was awarded the 
President's Volunteer Service Award by the Charlottesville Albemarle 
Rescue Squad. In December, the Northumberland County Rescue Squad will 
award him a second lifetime Presidential Volunteer Service Award and 
the Point of Light Award. Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in 
congratulating and thanking William D. Henderson on his steadfast 
service to the Commonwealth of Virginia and its citizens.

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