[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 POLICE DEPARTMENT RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 
            FAIRFAX COUNTY 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, the Bronze Medal of Valor, and the Silver 
Medal of Valor.
   Twenty-six members of the Fairfax County Police Department are being 
honored for their exceptional service. It is with great pride that I 
submit the names of the following Valor Award Recipients:
   2013 Silver Medal of Valor Recipients: Second Lieutenant Erik H. 
Roads, Officer First Class Eric W. Crago, and Police Officer First 
Class Thomas R. Divers.
   2013 Bronze Medal of Valor Recipients: Police Officer First Class 
Luis A. Castellon, Police Officer First Class Matthew W. Stanfield, and 
Officer Kenneth I. Hunt, III.
   2013 Certificate of Valor Recipients: Police Officer First Class 
Sean P. Corcoran, Police Officer First Class John R. Diffley, Police 
Officer First Class Peter E. Focazio, Police Officer First Class 
Michael R. Row, Police Officer First Class Anthony P. Stancampiano, and 
Officer Bradley E. Chiz.
   2013 Lifesaving Award Recipients: Officer Kristen M. Bennett, Police 
Officer First Class Kenneth M. Bridgeman, Police Officer First Class 
Alan C. Cordray, Police Officer First Class Timothy S. Evans, Police 
Officer First Class Dana V. Ferreira, Police Officer First Class Brooks 
R. Gillingham (2 Lifesaving Awards), Police Officer First Class 
Christopher B. Hutchison, Police Officer First Class Richard A. 
Juchnewicz, Police Officer First Class Christopher W. Munson, Police 
Officer First Class Brendan T. Murphy, Police Officer First Class Ali 
Sepehri (2 Lifesaving Awards), Police Officer First Class Robert E. 
Welch, Master Police Officer Maureen M. McKeon, and Detective Annie R. 
Mack-Evans (Retired).
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2013 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County Police 
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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