[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E999-E1000]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 2014 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS FROM 
  THE TEAM INVESTIGATING THE CASE OF ARSON AT MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST 
                                 CHURCH

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. 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 Prince William 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 
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. This year's ceremony will recognize 25 
individuals, one investigative team, and one Operational Task Force in 
a variety of categories including, the Silver or Bronze Valor Award, 
the Merit Valor Award, and the Investigative Merit Award.
   The 12 members of the team investigating a case of arson at Mount 
Pleasant Baptist Church are being honored this year for their 
exceptional service. It is with great pride that I submit the names of 
the following award recipients:

        2014 Investigative Merit Award: Lt. Dave Cooper, Lt. Brad 
     Miller, and Lt. Angel Tyson of the Fire Marshal's Office; 
     Supervising Special Agent Steve Avato, Special Agent Chad 
     Campanell, and Special Agent Paul Parisi of the Bureau of 
     Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Detective Saemi 
     Kitchens, Detective Maria Cervantes, Crime Analyst Supervisor 
     Dawn Locke-Trillhaase and Detective Jason Callahan of the 
     Prince William County Police Department; Assistant 
     Commonwealth's Attorney Claiborne T.

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     Richardson II; and Special Agent Keith Palli of the Federal 
     Bureau of Investigation.

   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2014 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who served on the team investigating a 
case of arson at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. 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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