[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13468]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE THIRD ANNUAL GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                      ``ABOVE AND BEYOND'' AWARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an outstanding group 
of first responders and public safety officers who have been honored 
with the Third Annual Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce ``Above 
and Beyond'' Award.
  These awards honor Fairfax County Firefighters, EMTs, Police Officers 
and Sheriff's Deputies who give back to the Greater Springfield area by 
providing service to the community outside their normal duties.
  In addition to the immeasurable contributions made every day in the 
line of duty, these men and women have distinguished themselves through 
their extraordinary efforts in the community, which largely go unseen. 
They willingly volunteer their personal time, energies, and support to 
activities for the betterment of our children, our neighborhoods, and 
our quality of life.
  It is my honor to submit the names of the following individuals:
  Fairfax County Sheriff 2nd Lt. Kevin Timothy for his efforts on 
behalf of Leadership Fairfax Inc.'s Emerging Leaders Institute.
  Northern Virginia Community College Police Chief Daniel Dusseau for 
creating the Northern Virginia Community Outreach Officer Working 
Group, with members from 20 agencies, among other activities.
  Fairfax County Police Officer PFC Matthew Dannemann, West Springfield 
District Police Station, for his volunteer efforts with the Virginia 
Chapter of the American Rescue Dog Association and the Police 
Department Supplemental Search and Rescue Team.
  Fairfax County Master Police Officer Jason Thompson, Franconia 
District Police Station, also for his volunteer efforts with the 
Virginia Chapter of the American Rescue Dog Association and the Police 
Department Supplemental Search and Rescue Team.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating and 
thanking each of the brave men and women who go above and beyond the 
call of duty to serve our community. They are part of the bravest and 
the finest who collectively ensure that Fairfax County remains one of 
the nation's safest communities in which to live, work, and raise a 
family. Moreover, the volunteer service exhibited by these honorees is 
one of the hallmarks of what has made Fairfax the thriving community it 
is today, and because of their efforts, that tradition will carry on 
for future generations.

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