[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 182 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1056]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 2023 FAIRFAX'S FINEST VALOR AWARDS RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 3, 2023

  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 Central Fairfax 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 
awards to recognize extraordinary actions above and beyond the call of 
duty in a variety of categories including the Gold Citizen Award, 
Meritorious Award, the Certificate of Valor, Unit Citation, and Unit 
Citation: Silver Award of Valor.
  It is with great pride that I include in the Record the names of the 
following Valor Award Recipients:
  Silver Award of Valor: PFC Maurice Anderson, OFC Patrick Talbott, PFC 
Olivia Baratto, PFC Larry Luna.
  Bronze Award of Valor: Lt. Ben Smith, MPO Joe Pittman, PFC Ryan 
Foster, PFC Sam Dee, PFC Marissa Fettig, PFC Noelle Becker, OFC Mathias 
MacFarlane, Dispatch Supervisor Cynthia Tetterton.
  Certificate of Valor: Captain Steven Burmeister.
  Gold Citizen Award: Mr. Ahmed Alsraai.
  Meritorious Award: Sgt. James Lewis, MPO Charles Mills.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2023 Fairfax's Finest Valor Awards 
Recipients, and thank all of the men and women who keep our community 
safe. 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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