RECOGNIZING THE 2019 FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 99
(Extensions of Remarks - June 13, 2019)
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RECOGNIZING THE 2019 FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT VALOR AWARD
RECIPIENTS
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HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam 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 41st 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 present 123 awards to recognize
extraordinary actions above and beyond the call of duty in a variety of
categories including the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certificate of
Valor, and the Bronze, Silver and Gold Medal of Valor.
Seventy-three awards will be bestowed upon first responders who serve
with the Fairfax County Police Department in recognition of their
exceptional service. It is with great pride that I include in the
Record the names of the following Valor Award Recipients:
Gold Medal of Valor: 2nd Lt. Peter J. Massaro, Sgt. Bradley P.
Woehrlen, PFC Jason S. Edminster, PFC Jonathan E. Epperson, PFC Louis
J. Marino, PFC Benjamin J. McIntosh, PFC Andrew D. Napieralski, Ofc.
Nicholas J. Kirsch
Silver Medal of Valor: MPO Joseph N. Wallace, PFC Kelvin D. Catron
Bronze Medal of Valor: 2nd Lt. Edward S. Rediske, Sgt. David J.
Giaccio, MPO Douglas D. Meyer, MPO Robert T. Murray Jr., PFC Brian P.
Donoghue, PFC John H. Lamper, PFC Amanda N. O'Connor, PFC Kevin L.
Reynolds, PFC Ali Sepehri, PFC Shane S. Oh, PFC Hudson A. Bull, PFC
John J. Donohue, PFC Dale A. Drewry, PFC Tarik Sefaine, PFC Stacey L.
Wells, Det. Eric W. Crago, Det. John D. Sykes, Ofc. Erik J. Laursen,
Ofc. Michael J. DiLuccio, Ofc. Matthew R. Kramer, Pilot Matthew P.
Hobbs
Certificate of Valor: MPO Peter B. Katinsky, PFC Matthew H. Wolff,
PFC Jeremy C. Harvey, PFC Leslie G. Schmitt, PFC Jason L. Deal, Ofc.
Ryan K. Miller, Ofc. Jacob D. Bettilyon, Ofc. Evan D. Brandolino, Ofc.
Nickolas P. Slaker
Lifesaving Award: 2nd Lt. Christopher D. Sharp, MPO Jeffrey M.
Gregory, MPO Stephen P. Kaganowich, MPO Kenyatta L. Momon, PFC Zachary
R. Bargeron, PFC Kenner D. Fortner, PFC Matthew C. Bedekovich, PFC
Katelynn M. Bullock, PFC Matthew C. McMann, PFC Colton J. Weaver,
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PFC Jessica L. DiGirolamo, PFC Quentin S. Eley, PFC James T. Hill, PFC
Juan C. Grande, PFC Travis L. Tate, PFC Bryant E. Hartzell, PFC Stephen
R. Klier, PFC John H. Lamper, PFC Edwin M. Pastora Minero, PFC Julian
G. Menk, PFC Matthew E. Nilssen, PFC Justun W. Patrick, PFC Timothy B.
Schilling, PFC William R. Bouey, PFC Trevor W. Jenkins, PFC Matthew A.
Thomas, PFC Gary S. Tuggle, PFC Michael P. Zesk, Ofc. Jennifer E.
Habig, Ofc. Lincoln Jones, Ofc. Mark S. Greatheart, Ofc. Nicolas P.
Slaker, Ofc. Michael S. Tokarski
Madam Speaker, I congratulate the 2019 Valor Award Recipients, and
thank each of the men and women who serve in the Fairfax County Police
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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