[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 41 (Friday, March 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2010 VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 19, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today, joined by my 
colleagues Representative Frank Wolf and Representative James Moran, to 
recognize an outstanding group of men and women in Northern Virginia. 
These individuals have demonstrated superior dedication to public 
safety and have been awarded the prestigious Valor Award by the Fairfax 
County Chamber of Commerce.
   The Valor Awards recognize remarkable heroism and bravery in the 
line of duty exemplified by our public safety agencies and their 
commitment to the community. Our public safety and law enforcement 
personnel put their lives on the line everyday to keep our families and 
neighborhoods safe. Nearly 80 individuals are receiving awards at the 
2010 ceremony in a variety of categories: The Lifesaving Award, the 
Certificate of Valor, or the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medal of Valor.
   Four members of the Herndon Police Department are being honored this 
year for their exceptional service. It is with great pride that we 
submit their names into the Congressional Record:
   Recipients of the 2010 Lifesaving Award are: Corporal Robert Galpin, 
Senior Police Officer Justin Dyer and Officer Jeffrey Lange.
   Recipients of the 2010 Certificate of Valor are: Corporal Robert 
Galpin, Senior Police Officer Mark Fraser.
   Madam Speaker, we would like to thank all of 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. We ask our colleagues to join us in 
commending this group of remarkable citizens.

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