RECOGNIZING THE INCOMING 2020 OFFICERS OF THE OCCOQUAN-WOODBRIDGE- LORTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 26
(Extensions of Remarks - February 07, 2020)
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RECOGNIZING THE INCOMING 2020 OFFICERS OF THE OCCOQUAN-WOODBRIDGE-
LORTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Friday, February 7, 2020
Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the incoming 2020
officers of the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department.
OWLVFD is located in Prince William County Virginia, 25 miles from our
Nation's Capital. The OWLVFD goes on an average of 20,000 runs per
year, aiding 80,000 residents in a 27 square mile area.
Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1938, the OWLVFD is
comprised of committed community members who volunteer their time,
energy, and financial resources to ensuring the safety of the families
and property in and around Woodbridge. During its 80-year history, the
Department has continued to expand and there are now three stations
staffed by approximately 250 volunteers who serve and protect an ever-
growing local population. From their bravery in action, to their
presence with the youth in the community, OWLVFD is readily available
for the families of Woodbridge.
It is with great honor I enter into the Record the names of the
following Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department
Officers:
Department Chief--Rick Michael
Department President--David Williams
Executive Vice President--George Smith
Membership Secretary--Scott Shaw
Treasurer--Debra Haight
Board of Directors--Jonathan Baldwin, Mike Clark, Anna Smith, Rebecca
Barnes, Michele Bauer, Melissa Payne, Zachary Wessolleck, Kevin Lewis
Election Officer--Sabrina Brandon Ricks
Sergeant-At-Arms--Thomas Hubbard
Assistant Chiefs--Kurt Bolland, Ernest DeSantis, Steve Godin, Wayne
Haight, Ryan Williams
Rescue Chief--Edward Craig
Fire Captains--Kody Perry, Justin Witt
Rescue Captain--Sandra Williams
Fire Lieutenants--Mark Chandler, Jonathan Baldwin
EMS Lieutenants--Melissa Westphal, Sybil Meeley, Michael Yankaskas,
Mark Powers.
While a new executive board has been elected and new officers sworn
in, the mission of OWLVFD remains the same. The volunteers of the
OWLVFD continue to put themselves in harm's way for the benefit of the
residents of the area and have educated and mentored the youth in
Woodbridge, not only teaching fire safety education, but also
strengthening community relations.
Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleague join me in recognizing the
men and women of the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire
Department for their service to our country and steadfast commitment to
their community and in congratulating the newly elected officers and
board members. I thank them for their dedication and to all I say:
``Stay safe.''
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