[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 41 (Friday, March 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
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.
   Five members of the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office are being 
honored this year for their exceptional service. It is with great pride 
that we submit their names into the Congressional Record:
   Recipient of the 2010 Certificate of Valor is: Second Lieutenant 
William A. Cooper
   Recipient of the 2010 Silver Medal of Valor is: Sergeant Shannon T. 
Willey
   Recipients of the 2010 Bronze Medal of Valor are: Second Lieutenant 
Charles E. Formeck, Private First Class Frederick H. Cameron and 
Private First Class Jesse Hernandez.
   Madam Speaker, we would like to thank all of the men and women who 
serve in the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office. 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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