[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1542-E1543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 74TH ANNUAL ANNANDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 
                    AWARDS BANQUET AND INSTALLATION

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Annandale 
Volunteer Fire Department and to congratulate the 2014 award recipients 
and incoming 2015 officers and board members.
   The Annandale Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is one 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 two ambulances, a medic, two engines, and one 
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 2014 Annandale Volunteer Fire Department award 
recipients into the Congressional Record:
  Outstanding Service Award (4 recipients): Kathleen Hinman, Richard 
Mitchell, Jason Pavelko, William `Bill' Richmond.
   Highest Administrative Hours Award: Shirley Binsky.
   Admin Member of the Year: Walter Ferrebee and Diana Phan.
   Rookie Members of the Year (two recipients): Nicole Dellinger and 
Kelly Kardos.
   Most Training Hours: Yuan Yao.
   Most Riding Hours: Chessy Dintruff.
   Support Member of the Year: Fran Carfaro.
   President's Award: Anthony `Tony' Ruth.
   Chief's Award: Laura Dye.
   EMS Provider of the Year: Sean Bhatty and James Tuttle.
   Firefighter of the Year: Robert Melgar.
   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 2015:
   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 
2014 award recipients and in commending the Annandale Volunteer Fire 
Department for 74 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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