[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 99 (Thursday, June 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E773-E774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 2019 FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT VALOR AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2019

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam 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 41st 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 present 123 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.
  Seventy-three awards will be bestowed upon first responders who serve 
with the Fairfax County Police 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: 2nd Lt. Peter J. Massaro, Sgt. Bradley P. 
Woehrlen, PFC Jason S. Edminster, PFC Jonathan E. Epperson, PFC Louis 
J. Marino, PFC Benjamin J. McIntosh, PFC Andrew D. Napieralski, Ofc. 
Nicholas J. Kirsch
  Silver Medal of Valor: MPO Joseph N. Wallace, PFC Kelvin D. Catron
  Bronze Medal of Valor: 2nd Lt. Edward S. Rediske, Sgt. David J. 
Giaccio, MPO Douglas D. Meyer, MPO Robert T. Murray Jr., PFC Brian P. 
Donoghue, PFC John H. Lamper, PFC Amanda N. O'Connor, PFC Kevin L. 
Reynolds, PFC Ali Sepehri, PFC Shane S. Oh, PFC Hudson A. Bull, PFC 
John J. Donohue, PFC Dale A. Drewry, PFC Tarik Sefaine, PFC Stacey L. 
Wells, Det. Eric W. Crago, Det. John D. Sykes, Ofc. Erik J. Laursen, 
Ofc. Michael J. DiLuccio, Ofc. Matthew R. Kramer, Pilot Matthew P. 
Hobbs
  Certificate of Valor: MPO Peter B. Katinsky, PFC Matthew H. Wolff, 
PFC Jeremy C. Harvey, PFC Leslie G. Schmitt, PFC Jason L. Deal, Ofc. 
Ryan K. Miller, Ofc. Jacob D. Bettilyon, Ofc. Evan D. Brandolino, Ofc. 
Nickolas P. Slaker
  Lifesaving Award: 2nd Lt. Christopher D. Sharp, MPO Jeffrey M. 
Gregory, MPO Stephen P. Kaganowich, MPO Kenyatta L. Momon, PFC Zachary 
R. Bargeron, PFC Kenner D. Fortner, PFC Matthew C. Bedekovich, PFC 
Katelynn M. Bullock, PFC Matthew C. McMann, PFC Colton J. Weaver,

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PFC Jessica L. DiGirolamo, PFC Quentin S. Eley, PFC James T. Hill, PFC 
Juan C. Grande, PFC Travis L. Tate, PFC Bryant E. Hartzell, PFC Stephen 
R. Klier, PFC John H. Lamper, PFC Edwin M. Pastora Minero, PFC Julian 
G. Menk, PFC Matthew E. Nilssen, PFC Justun W. Patrick, PFC Timothy B. 
Schilling, PFC William R. Bouey, PFC Trevor W. Jenkins, PFC Matthew A. 
Thomas, PFC Gary S. Tuggle, PFC Michael P. Zesk, Ofc. Jennifer E. 
Habig, Ofc. Lincoln Jones, Ofc. Mark S. Greatheart, Ofc. Nicolas P. 
Slaker, Ofc. Michael S. Tokarski
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate the 2019 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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