[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
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   HONORING THE POLICE OFFICERS OF THE 114TH PRECINCT, NEW YORK CITY

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2000

  Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, too often our news headlines are filled 
with bad news, while good stories and honorable people are overlooked. 
That is why today. I rise to pay tribute to some heroes who put their 
lives on the line to save then people, including two young children.
  In the cold, early morning hours of January 26, 2000, Anti-crime unit 
Officers Daniel Lewis and Steve Zanetis of the 114th Precinct of the 
New York City Policy Department responded to a burglar alarm. Instead 
of a crime scene, they smelled smoke and heard the cries of people 
trapped in the upper floor apartments.
  Close behind the two anti-crime officers, Sergeants Andre Allen and 
Gary Placco arrived with other officers from the 114th to assist in a 
rescue. Amidst smoke and flames, the officers proceeded to locate and 
rescue 10 children, women and men trapped in the apartments.
  Other 114th Precinct personnel on the scene were: Captain Ordonex, 
Officers Adam Schneider, John Pranzo, Jeffrey McRae, Greg Fraccalvieri, 
Joseph Reznick, James Kostaris, Greg Link, John Seymour, Kenneth 
Marchello, Sue Lentini, Frank Caruso, Wayne Kendall, and Terrence 
Floyd.
  Thanks to the quick thinking and actions of these brave officers of 
the 114th Precinct, all residents survived. Three officers suffered 
minor injuries and were treated, then released from area hospitals.
  Mr. Speaker I recently had an opportunity to meet these courageous 
officers who went above and beyond the call of duty, and to issue each 
of them Congressional Citations. Now I ask you to please join me in 
commending these intrepid police officers.

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