[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 206 (Thursday, December 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 2019 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR THE DALE CITY 
                       VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2019

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 2019 
installation of officers for the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department 
which 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, serving and protecting the 75,000 residents of Dale City, 
Virginia.
  Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1967, the DCVFD 
ensures the safety of families in Dale City. Funded by the residents of 
Dale City and comprised of committed community members, the Department 
has been able to significantly grow throughout the years. From humble 
beginnings on the front lawn of the first Fire Chief's home, DCVFD has 
expanded to five stations in the last 50 years with approximately 250 
dedicated volunteers. With bravery and dedication, DCVFD is readily 
available for the families of Dale City.
  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.
  It is with great honor I 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 Chiefs of Training--Darrell Hudson.
  Assistant Chiefs--Steve Chappell, Marc Sherman, Jeremy McPike, Sandra 
Sokol.
  Captains--Eddy Dumire, Joshua Jensen, Linda Wortham, Thomas Mazzo, 
Patrick Palacios, Kimberly Batson.
  Lieutenants--Thomas Borsari, Michael Cajayon, Simon Courtman, Daniel 
Moran, Donavan Stewart, John Van Horn, Mett Werner, Jabin Young, 
Stephanie DeFreitas.
  Sergeants--Robert Best II, Andrew Kelly, Robert Willis, Sam Porter 
Sr., Jordan Maplass, Bradley Gray, Steve Chasin, Muhamad Naiz, Joe 
Krimmer, Lauren Clowser, Nikia Griffiths.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
newly installed officers and 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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