[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 51 (Friday, April 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E680-E681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 2010 HONOREES OF THE DUNN LORING VOLUNTEER FIRE 
                           DEPARTMENT AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 8, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the 
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department and the extraordinary men and 
women who are being recognized for their bravery and service to our 
community. Every day these individuals along with their colleagues put 
their very lives on the line to protect our community. These 
individuals have demonstrated superior dedication to public safety, and 
it is my honor to announce the recipients of the 2011 Dunn Loring 
Volunteer Fire Department Awards:

       2010 Firefighter of the Year--Dan Sweet.
       2010 EMT of the Year--Zyad Qamer.
       2010 Officer of the Year--Brad Cochrane.
       2010 Suppression Rookie of the Year--Natalie Potell.
       2010 EMS Rookie of the Year--Benjamin Bradley.
       2010 Distinguished Service Award--Lesley Edgemon.
       2010 Training Award--Justin Miller.
       2010 Robbie Allen Award--Shannon Marler.
       2010 Spirit Award--Richard Roatch.
       2010 Robert J.J. Seaone Award--Dan Sweet.

  Also being recognized are the following individuals for their years 
of service to the Department:

       35 Years of Service--Alan Caldwell.
       30 Years of Service--Richard Morani.
       15 Years of Service--Rose-Ellen Eastman.
       15 Years of Service--Michael Van Dyke.
       5 Years of Service--Jeremy Arnold.
       5 Years of Service--Jaime Keith.
       5 Years of Service--Dan Sweet.

  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate 
these honorees and to thank all of the men and women who serve in

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the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department. Their efforts, made on 
behalf of the citizens of Fairfax County, are selfless acts of heroism 
and truly merit our highest praise. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
applauding these remarkable individuals and saying to them, ``Stay 
safe.''

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