[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT RECIPIENTS OF 
               THE 2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VALOR AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2013

  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 Fairfax County 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 every day to keep our families 
and neighborhoods safe. This year's ceremony will recognize 36 
individuals in a variety of categories including: the Lifesaving Award, 
the Certificate of Valor, and the Bronze or Silver Medal of Valor.
   Five members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department are 
being honored this year for their exceptional service. It is with great 
pride that I submit the names of the following award recipients:
   2013 Bronze Medal of Valor Recipients: Captain II Jerome Williams, 
Technician Rudy Iturrino, and Volunteer EMT Brandy L. Walker.
   2013 Certificate of Valor Recipients: Captain I Timothy O. Barb and 
Captain I William S. Moreland.
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2013 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County Fire 
and Rescue Department. Their efforts, made on behalf of the citizens of 
Fairfax 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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