[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E793]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 2019 PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VALOR AWARD 
   RECIPIENTS OF THE CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2019

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize City of Manassas 
Park Fire and Rescue Department and its outstanding members who have 
demonstrated superior dedication to public safety and are the 2019 
recipients of the prestigious Prince William Chamber of Commerce Merit 
Award and Valorous Unit Award for their service. The annual Prince 
William Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recognize remarkable heroism 
and bravery above and beyond the line of duty exemplified by our public 
safety and law enforcement professionals.
  For the past 33 years, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce has 
paid tribute to our firefighters, police officers, and emergency 
personnel for their extraordinary service. These brave men and women 
put their lives at risk on a daily basis to keep our families and 
neighborhoods safe. For fire and rescue personnel, no two days are 
alike. Always on the front lines, the City of Manassas Park Fire and 
Rescue Department is comprised of three sections: community safety, 
operations, and support systems.
  These dedicated service members of a combination career and volunteer 
system fight fires, provide emergency medical services, perform 
rescues, and work in our community to promote fire safety and 
prevention. In recognition of their acts of valor, it is my honor to 
include in the Record the following names of the City of Manassas Park 
Fire and Rescue Department public safety personnel:
  Valorous Unit: Battalion Chief Adam Jones--Battalion 589, Captain 
Josh Brandon--Medic 509, Fire Medic Randy Leach--Engine 509, Fire Medic 
John Pearre--Medic 509, Master Firefighter David Sullivan--Medic 509, 
Firefighter/EMT Kentry Snow--Engine 509.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 2019 
Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients of the City 
of Manassas Park Fire and Rescue Department. The selfless acts of 
heroism by this distinguished group of men and women truly merits our 
highest praise. I thank each honoree, as well as all City of Manassas 
Park Fire and Rescue Department public safety professionals for their 
dedication and commitment to the protection of our communities.

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