[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15919]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 2016 FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT VALOR 
                            AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  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 Northern Virginia Chamber of 
Commerce.
  This is the 38th Annual Valor Awards sponsored by the Northern 
Virginia Chamber of Commerce. This event honors the remarkable heroism 
and bravery in the line of duty exemplified by our public safety 
officers. 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 70 individuals, 1 K-9, and 1 
team in a variety of categories including: the Lifesaving Certificate, 
the Certificate of Valor, and the Bronze, Silver and Gold Medal of 
Valor.
  Nineteen 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 include the names of the following Valor Award Recipients:
  Gold Medal of Valor: Lieutenant Lawrence G. Mullin, Technician Ryland 
W. Chapman.
  Silver Medal of Valor: Captain Carlos R. Carrillo, Lieutenant Daniel 
P. Gajewski, Master Technician Rolando E. Contreras, Master Technician 
Timothy J. Pais, Urban Search and Rescue Team.
  Bronze Medal of Valor: Lieutenant Joshua T. Allison, Lieutenant 
Reginald L. Wadley, Master Technician Glenn W. Dressler, Master 
Technician Robert G. Ritchie, Master Technician Beverly L. Studds, 
Technician Travis L. Franks, Technician Jorge M. Martinez, Firefighter/
Medic R.L. Radam III, Firefighter Delfin Reyes.
  Certificate of Valor: Lieutenant David E. Myers, Lieutenant Scott F. 
Primrose.
  Lifesaving Award: Technician Eric C. Villman.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2016 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 
our community, 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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