[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 2016 FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 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 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, and Gold Medal of 
Valor.
  Six members of the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office 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:
  Lifesaving Award: Sergeant Teena Putman, Sergeant Leslie Sheehan (2 
awards), MDS Jeffrey Waple, PFC Kent Lwin, Deputy Alisha Peterson, PFC 
Cecil Richardson.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2016 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County 
Sheriff's Office. 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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