[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E890-E891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 2018 FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT VALOR 
                            AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  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 40th 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

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ceremony will present ninety-one awards to recognize extraordinary 
actions above and beyond the call of duty in a variety of categories, 
including the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certificate of Valor, and the 
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medal of Valor.
  Fourteen awards will be bestowed upon first responders who serve with 
the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, in recognition of their 
exceptional service. It is with great pride that I include in the 
Record the names of the following Valor Award Recipients:

       Gold Medal of Valor:
       Virginia Task Force 1
       Silver Medal of Valor:
       Chief (Ret.) Tyrone Harrington
       Lieutenant Jay Smith
       Bronze Medal of Valor:
       Cpt. Barry J. Rathbone
       Lieutenant Scott Kraut
       Master Technician Daniel Thompson
       Firefighter Jeffrey W. Cockey
       Certificate of Valor:
       Master Technician David J. Higgins
       Acting Fire Technician James A. Wellig
       Firefighter David P. Eimers
       Firefighter Jacob C. Brendel
       Investigator Timothy Nicholson
       Fire Inspector LaTycia Tanks
       Fire Inspector Raymond Figueroa

  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2018 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County Fire 
and Rescue 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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