[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS IN THE PRINCE WILLIAM 
                  COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
outstanding members of the Prince William County Department of Fire and 
Rescue. These individuals have demonstrated superior dedication to 
public safety and have been awarded the prestigious Valor Award by the 
Prince William Regional 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. The individuals are receiving awards at the 2010 ceremony in 
three categories: The Bronze Valor Award, the Lifesaving Merit Award, 
and the Lifesaving Award.
  Thirty members of the Prince William County Department of Fire and 
Rescue are being honored this year for their exceptional service. It is 
with great pride that I submit their names into the Congressional 
Record:
  Recipients of the 2010 Bronze Valor Award are: Technician II Daniel 
Beck, Technician I Allan Kehrer, Captain Kim Pumphrey, Technician I 
Shane Barnett, Technician II Michael Moore and Technician II Michael 
Mishler
  Recipients of the 2010 Lifesaving Award are: Technician II Michael 
Moore, Technician II Jonathan Moore, Technician II Jeremy Moore, 
Technician II Rob Ardaiolo, Captain Kim Pumphrey, Technician I Shane 
Barnett, Technician II Scott Coloe, Technician I Andrew Marsh, Captain 
Scott Dixon, Technician II Sean Trainum, Technician II Jason Scott, 
Technician I Mike Shannon, Lieutenant Ed McNally and Technician II 
Michael Mishler
  Recipients of the 2010 Certificate of Valor are: Technician II Walt 
Hunt, Technician II Dan McCleese, Technician I Matt Livingston, 
Technician I Steve King, Technician II Michael Mishler, Technician II 
Michael Moore, Technician I Cameron Malone, Technician I Chris Klahr, 
Technician II Clarence Voundy, Technician II Matt Norman
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all of the men and women who serve in the Prince William County 
Department of Fire and Rescue. Their efforts, made on behalf of the 
citizens of Prince William County, are selfless acts of heroism and 
truly merit our highest praise. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
applauding this group of remarkable citizens.

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