[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1599-E1600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 2016 FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  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 Northern Virginia Chamber of 
Commerce.
  This is the 38th Annual Valor Awards sponsored by the Northern 
Virginia Chamber of Commerce. This event honors the remarkable heroism 
and bravery in the line of duty exemplified by our public safety 
officers. Our public safety and law enforcement personnel put

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their lives on the line every day to keep our families and 
neighborhoods safe. This year's ceremony will recognize 70 individuals, 
1 K-9, and 1 team in a variety of categories including: the Lifesaving 
Certificate, the Certificate of Valor, and the Bronze, Silver, or Gold 
Medal of Valor.
  Forty-six members of the Fairfax County Police Department and one K-9 
are being honored this year for their exceptional service. It is with 
great pride that I include the names of the following Valor Award 
Recipients:
  Silver Medal of Valor: Second Lieutenant Nicholas Dipippa, PFC Paul 
J. Blasko, Jr., PFC Peter T. Liu, PFC Federick R. Yap, Officer Jesse B. 
Katzman
  Bronze Medal of Valor: PFC Dwayne L. Daniels, PFC Michael S. Morris, 
PFC Andrew H. Curtze, PFC Christopher C. Taylor, PFC Shay V. Nelson, 
PFC Vincent J. Pullicino, PFC Justin M. Urbaniak, Officer Sharif W. 
Issa
  Certificate of Valor: Captain Robert A. Blakley, Jr., Lieutenant C. 
Matthew Owens, Jr., Detective Douglas H. Comfort, Sergeant David J. 
Giaccio, PFC Christopher C. Taylor, PFC Daniel N. Custer (2), PFC Ryan 
L. Fisher, PFC Michael P. Levish, PFC David A. Curcio, PFC Amy A. 
Early, PFC Luis E. Martinez, PFC Edward K. George, PFC Kyle M. 
Proffitt, MPO Damien E. Cichocki, Officer Joseph W. Shifflett, Officer 
William M. Mulhern
  Lifesaving Award: Second Lieutenant Dana L. Robinson, Sergeant Robert 
C. Hines, PFC Eric Acevedo, PFC David A. Neil, Jr., PFC Scott J. Abram, 
PFC Richard L. Cash, PFC Nathan R. Vanhusen, PFC Bradley E. Chiz, PFC 
Gary S. Tuggle, PFC Benjamin J. McIntosh, PFC Craig R. Quattrin, PFC 
Lane M. Leisey, PFC Angela P. Thomas, PFC Stephen T. Vaughn, Officer 
Kent G. Bailey, Officer Anne C. Bosacco, Officer Brenton K. Moreau
  Meritorious Award: K9 Enzo
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2016 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County Police 
Department. Their efforts, made on behalf of the citizens of our 
community, 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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