[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 2018 installation 
of officers for the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department. DCVFD is 
located in Prince William County Virginia, 25 miles from our Nation's 
Capital. The DCVFD goes on an average of 20,000 calls per year, aiding 
the 75,000 constituents in Dale City, Virginia.
  Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1967, the DCVFD 
serves as an organization of committed community members ensuring the 
safety of the families in Dale City. Funded strictly by the residents 
in Dale City, the Department has been able to significantly grow, 
opening up five stations in 50 years and having approximately 250 
dedicated volunteers. From their bravery in action, to their presence 
with the youth in the community, DCVFD is readily available for the 
families of Dale City.
  It is with great honor to include in the Record the names of the 
following Dale City Fire Department Officers:
       Chief--Christopher Hool
       Deputy Chief of Operations--Edgar Van Horn
       Deputy Chief of Administration--James Delaverson
       Deputy Chief of EMS--Barbara Brown
       Assistant Chief of Training--Darrell Hudson
       Assistant Chiefs--Stephen Chappell, Joseph Kerns, Michael 
     Spencer
       Captains--Eddy Dumire, Joshua Jensen, The Honorable Jeremy 
     McPike, Marc Sherman, Sandra Sokol, Linda Wortham, Kimberly 
     Batson
       Lieutenants--Thomas Borsari, Michael Cajayon, Simon 
     Courtman, Thomas Mazzo, Daniel Moran, Patrick Palacios, 
     Donovan Stewart, John Van Horn
       Sergeants--Philip Anthony, Robert Best II, Andrew Kelly, 
     Robert Willis, Jabin Young, Stephanie DeFreitas, Bradley 
     Gray, Matthew Werner
       BOARD OF DIRECTORS
       President--Walter Grochala
       Vice President--Kimberly Batson
       Secretary--Ricardo Hernandez
       Treasurer--Robert Best II
       Directors--Victor Angry, Eddy Dumire, James Jones, Gregory 
     Shalawylo II, Edgar Van Horn, Leslie Van Horn, Matthew Werner
       AUXILIARY OFFICERS
       President--JoAnn Ferguson
       Vice President--Dorothy Hudson
       Secretary--Nicole Foster
       Treasurer--Cindy Van Noppen

  While a new executive board has been elected and new officers sworn 
in, the mission of DCVFD remains the same. Their motto, Second to None, 
amplifies their dedication of preparedness, safety, and strong 
community service. Over the past 50 years, DCVFD has educated and 
mentored the youth in Dale City, not only teaching fire safety 
education, but also strengthening community relations.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleague join me in recognizing the men 
and women of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department for their service 
to our country and steadfast commitment to their community.

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