[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 2014 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS FROM 
              THE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2014

  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 Prince William 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 25 individuals, 
one investigative team, and one Operational Task Force in a variety of 
categories including, the Silver or Bronze Valor Award, the Merit Valor 
Award, and the Investigative Merit Award.
  Five officers and one Narcotics Task Force from the Prince William 
County Police 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:

       2014 Investigative Merit Award: Narcotics Task Force 
     (Operation Blue Dragon) and Officer Daniel Sekely.
       2014 Bronze Valor Award: Lieutenant Carlos Robles and 
     Officer Patrick Balchunas.
       2014 Merit Valor Award: Officer Aaron Lintz and Officer 
     Steven Mattos, Jr.

  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2014 Valor Award Recipients, and 
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Prince William County 
Police 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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