[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E562-E563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT RECIPIENTS OF 
               THE 2012 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VALOR AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 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

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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. More than 100 individuals are receiving much 
deserved awards in a variety of categories including: The Lifesaving 
Award, the Certificate of Valor, and the Bronze or Silver Medal of 
Valor.
  Fifty-one members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department 
are being honored this year for their exceptional service. It is with 
great pride that I submit the names of the following award recipients 
into the Congressional Record:
  2012 Silver Medal of Valor Recipients: Lieutenant Thomas L. Flint III 
and Technician Robert E. Pickel, Jr.
  2012 Bronze Medal of Valor Recipients: Technician Thomas R. Barnes, 
Lieutenant Kenneth L. Coffelt, Technician Rolando E. Contreras, 
Lieutenant Aron J. Corwin, Master Technician Anthony E. Doran, 
Firefighter Brendan M. Downing, Technician Michael L. Frames, 
Technician Richard D. Gundert, Master Technician William F. Kight, Jr., 
Master Technician John P. McDonell, Technician Lawrence G. Mullin, 
Firefighter Cory S. Parry, Technician John M. Smith, Lieutenant Rodney 
S. Vaughn, Master Technician Reginald L. Wadley, Lieutenant Erick L. 
Weinzapfel, Master Technician Christopher H. Williams, Technician Eric 
M. Wyatt, and Lieutenant Earl J. Burroughs
  2012 Certificate of Valor Recipients: Fire Medic Eli A. Bredbenner, 
Captain I David P. Conrad, Technician Edwin E. Flores, Technician James 
M. Furman, Technician John C. Guy, Jr., Captain II Glenn A. Mason, 
Technician Shannon G. Reed, Technician Robert G. Ritchie, and 
Firefighter Rodney D. Washington
  2012 Lifesaving Award Recipients: Technician Mica A. Bland (2 
Lifesaving Awards), Firefighter Namaste Bosse, Lieutenant Keith W. 
Cerzullo, Technician Brian M. Chinn, Technician Robin S. Clement, II, 
Firefighter/Medic Joseph C. Deutsch, Technician Michael S. Eddy, 
Technician Edwin E. Flores, Lieutenant Thomas Hyden, Technician Peter 
C. Kehne, Firefighter Salman F. Khan, Firefighter Timothy D. Kim, 
Technician Michael T. King, Firefighter Heather J. Lefever, Captain 
Jeffrey L. Mongold, Lieutenant Michael C. Nelson, Technician Laura E. 
Pollard, Firefighter Placido Sanchez, Technician Clarke V. Slaymaker, 
II, Lieutenant John J. Tedesco, Captain I Wayne P. Wentzel, and 
Firefighter Brandon M. Winfield
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2012 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each 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. I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding this group 
of remarkable citizens.

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