[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 167 (Thursday, November 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1749-E1750]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING HONOREES AND OFFICERS OF THE ANNANDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2013

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to today to recognize the Annandale 
Volunteer Fire Department, and to congratulate the 2013 award 
recipients and incoming 2014 officers and board members.
  The Annandale Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is 1 of 12 
volunteer fire departments in Fairfax County, and since its founding in 
1940, it has provided lifesaving, fire suppression/prevention, and 
emergency medical/rescue services to the residents of the Annandale 
area and the surrounding community. The AVFD owns two stations, Station 
8 on Columbia Pike and Station 23 on Little River Turnpike, and its 
front line fleet includes ambulances, a medic, 2 engines, and 1 canteen 
unit. The Department also provides opportunities for professional 
growth and development of the membership.
  The most valuable assets of the AVFD are the volunteers who donate 
their time and resources in service to our community. Last year alone, 
these highly skilled and committed volunteers contributed in excess of 
15,000 hours responding to emergency incidents, attending training, and 
fundraising. Each year the AVFD recognizes those volunteers who have 
excelled in service and commitment, and it is my honor to enter the 
following names of the 2013 Annandale Volunteer Fire Department into 
the Congressional Record:
  Outstanding Service Award (5 recipients): Steve Menger, Walt 
Ferrebee, Lisa Lieu, Leslie Plummer, and Kathleen Hinman
  Highest Admin Hours Award: Shirley Binsky
  Admin Member of the Year: Anthony Ruth
  Rookie Members of the Year (2 recipients): Chessy Dintruff and 
Roberto Melgar
  Most Training Hours: Suzanne Adams
  Most Riding Hours: Tiffany Disbrow
  Support Member of the Year: Fran Carfaro
  President's Award (2 recipients): Michael Hassan and Diana Phan
  Chief's Award (2 recipients): Sean Beatty and Tiffany Disbrow
  John G. Fox, Jr. Memorial Award (2 recipients): Ronald Waller and 
Laura Dye

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  Additionally, I wish to congratulate and thank the following men and 
women who have agreed to assume additional responsibilities as officers 
and board members for 2014:
  Chief: Roger Waller
  President: Gary Moore
  Vice President: Sean Bhatty
  Treasurer: Ronald Waller
  Secretary: Diana Phan
  Directors: Shirley Binsky, Michael Hassan, and Peter Snitzer
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
2013 award recipients and in commending the Annandale Volunteer Fire 
Department for 73 years of service. I thank the brave volunteers whose 
dedication to public safety is deserving of our highest praise, and to 
each of these men and women I say: ``Stay safe.''

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