[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E528]
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 POLICE DEPARTMENT

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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 Police Department. 
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 every day to keep our families and 
neighborhoods safe. The individuals are receiving awards at the 2010 
ceremony in a variety of categories: The Silver Valor Award, the 
Lifesaving Merit Award, the Lifesaving Award, the Hillary Robinette 
Award, and Investigative Merit Award.
  Seventeen members of the Prince William County Police Department and 
the Department's Street Crimes Unit are being honored this year for 
their exceptional service. It is with great pride that I submit their 
names into the Congressional Record:
  Recipient of the 2010 Silver Valor Award is: Officer Gary Mendoza.
  Recipients of the 2010 Lifesaving Merit Award are: Officer Joseph 
Westerman, Officer Tiffany Hill, Officer Brandon Fields, and Officer 
Heath C. Oyler.
  Recipients of the 2010 Lifesaving Award are: Officer Daniel Carton, 
Officer Adam Gardner, Officer Mark Depatie, Officer Jennifer Ingraham, 
and Officer Nelson Rocha.
  Recipients of the 2010 Hillary Robinette Award are: Officer Donald A. 
Hoffman, Officer Juan Sanchez, Detective Melvin Negron, Detective 
Victor Cordero, and Detective William Colindres.
  Recipients of the 2010 Investigative Merit Award are: Detective 
Cameron B. Crouch, Officer William E. Whited, and the PWCPD Street 
Crimes Unit.
  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 
Police Department. 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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