[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CITY OF LIVONIA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR BRIAN DUFFANY

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicted 
Michigan resident, Police Officer Brian Duffany, recently named City of 
Livonia Police Officer of the Year. Officer Duffany has served the City 
of Livonia with great pride and courage since 1991.
  On January 14, 2002, Officer Duffany received a dispatch call stating 
a robbery had taken place at a nearby restaurant. While on patrol, 
Officer Duffany observed a vehicle and driver matching the bulletin's 
description and attempted to stop the vehicle for questioning. The 
suspect attempted to flee, but after striking two civilian cars the 
chase continued on foot. Officer Duffany quickly apprehended the 
suspect, who was still carrying a revolver in his pants pocket.
  Mr. Speaker, Officer Brian Duffany is a hero to the people of 
Livonia, Michigan and the United States. I extend my sincere 
appreciation to him for making our community a safer place.

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