[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5380]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS IN THE OCCOQUAN-
              WOODBRIDGE-LORTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
outstanding members of the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire 
Department. These individuals have demonstrated superior dedication to 
public safety and have been awarded the prestigious Valor Award by the 
Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce.
  The Valor Awards recognize remarkable heroism and bravery in the line 
of duty exemplified by our public safety agencies and their commitment 
to the community. Our public safety and law enforcement personnel put 
their lives on the line everyday to keep our families and neighborhoods 
safe.
  Eight members of the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire 
Department are being honored this year for their exceptional service. 
It is with great pride that I submit their names into the Congressional 
Record:
  Recipients of the 2010 Bronze Valor Award are: Rescue Chief Ed Craig, 
Chief James McAllister, Captain Richard Slusher, Assistant Chief John 
M. McGovern III, Lieutenant Steve Godin, Captain John Roberts, 
Technician Jason Lowery, and Technician Michael Skeele.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all of the men and women who serve in the Occoquan-Woodbridge-
Lorton Volunteer Fire Department. 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 this group of remarkable citizens.

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