[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5240]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 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, and the Bronze or Silver Medal of Valor.
   Five members of the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office 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 Silver Medal of Valor Recipient: Master Deputy Sheriff Curtis 
A. LeMay.
   2013 Life Saving Award Recipients: Correctional Technician Mark J. 
Richey, Private First Class Brandon A. Pitts, Private First Class 
Morgan R. Walker, and Master Deputy Sheriff Dwight D. Greear.
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2013 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County 
Sheriff's Office. 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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