[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8179]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to rise 
today to recognize an outstanding group of public servants in Northern 
Virginia. These individuals have demonstrated superior dedication to 
public safety and have been awarded the prestigious Valor Award by the 
Prince William County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
  It is with great pride that I submit into the Record the names of the 
recipients of the 2009 Valor Awards serving in the Prince William 
County Department of Fire and Rescue.
  Recipients of the Lifesaving Award: Technician Robert McParland, 
Technician Nicholas Feliciano, Technician Ryan Kirk, Technician Michael 
Hendrickson, Technician Walter Hunt, Technician Scott Coloe, Technician 
Brennan Gilligan, Technician Victor Vega.
  Recipient of the Silver Valor Award: Technician Michael Anthony.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of 
the men and women who serve in the Prince William County Department of 
Fire and Rescue. Their efforts, made on behalf of the citizens of 
Prince William County, are selfless acts of heroism and truly merit our 
highest praise. I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding these 
remarkable individuals.

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