[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16473]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 2017 ABOVE AND BEYOND BREAKFAST FIRST RESPONDER AWARD 
                               RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2017

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
group of individuals in Northern Virginia. These individuals have 
demonstrated superior dedication to public safety and to their 
community and are being recognized by the Greater Springfield Chamber 
of Commerce at their annual Above and Beyond Breakfast.
  This event recognizes first responders in the Greater Springfield 
area who better their community by quietly volunteering personal time, 
energy, and financial support to fill a need outside of their day-to-
day duties. In addition to honoring first responders, a portion of the 
proceeds raised at the Above and Beyond Breakfast are donated to 
charitable organizations designated by the honorees.
  This year, three members of the public safety community are being 
honored by the Chamber. It is my honor to include in the Record the 
names of the following individuals.
  Private First Class Tom Black, Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, for 
his work with seniors, Camp Sunshine and World Vision
  Private First Class Anthony Capizzi, Fairfax County Police 
Department, for his work with the Boy Scouts of America
  Mr. John ``JJ'' Jackson, Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire 
Department, for his faithful operation of Canteen 422, Fire Station 12
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2017 Above and Beyond Breakfast first 
responder award recipients, and thank each of the men and women who 
serve in the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, Fairfax County Police 
Department and the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire 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 and in 
thanking them for their dedication to the safety and protection of our 
residents, businesses, and properties.

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