[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 41 (Friday, March 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E426]
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.
  Eight members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue 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 Certificate of Valor are: Firefighter Jessica 
T. Pickett, Volunteer Firefighter Bryan Zissel, Battalion Chief Richard 
Roatch, Firefighter Brian Snyder and Firefighter Claude R. Johnson.
  Recipients of the 2010 Silver Medal of Valor are: Fire Technician 
Eric S. Craven and Master Technician Steven Schellhammer.
  Recipient of the 2010 Bronze Medal of Valor is: Firefighter Nathaniel 
R. Moore.
  Madam Speaker, we would like to thank all of the men and women who 
serve in the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue 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.