[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1112-E1113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 21ST ANNUAL PROSECUTORS' OFFICE AWARDS

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the recipients of the 
2005 Prosecutors' Office Awards. These remarkable individuals have 
helped build a safer community through their faithfulness and 
perseverance while on duty. The following are this year's awards and 
recipients.
  A Commendation for Valor is awarded to an officer for an 
extraordinary act of outstanding courage, without regard for personal 
safety, while in actual combat with an armed and dangerous perpetrator. 
This year a Commendation for Valor will be awardbd to the following 
people: Officer Shay Sampson; Officer Melva Moss; Officer Buddy Camp.
  A Commendation for Heroism is awarded to an officer for an act of 
outstanding courage, without regard for personal safety, which results 
in the saving of a life, or the futile attempt to save a life. A 
Commendation for Heroism may also be awarded to an officer who

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makes an outstanding arrest while confronting an armed and dangerous 
perpetrator. This year a Commendation for Heroism will awarded to the 
following people: Officer Evelyn Carlin; Det. Wayne Matthews.
  The Commendation for Merit is given to an officer who has 
demonstrated intelligent and valuable police service. This year the 
Commendation for Merit will be awarded to the following people: Det. 
Bret Johnson; Inspector Dave McClintock; Sr. Investigator Patricia 
Taulane; Police Officer Thomas Jeffers; Patrolman Kevin Koykka; Sgt. 
Paul Sims; Ptlm. William Hawkins, Jr.; Ptlm. Sean Plasket; Ptlm. Howard 
Dawson, IV; Ptlm. Don Stone; Ptlm. Thomas Farrell; Sr. Investigator C. 
DeCristofor; Investigator Edgardo Perez; Investigator Carlos Plaza; 
Det. Angel Ramos; Sr. Inv. Martin Wolf; Inv James Bruno; Det. Eric 
White; Det. Sgt. Michael Basileo; Sr. Inv. Ron Moten; Inv. Miguel 
Rubert; Inv. Felix Martinez; Sr. Inv. Steve Setlles; Det. Thomas 
Kalick; Sr. Inv. Diane Wilson; Det. Wayne Matthews; Sr. Inv. John 
Greer; Det. Edward Fallon; Det. Sgt. Christopher Leone; Inv. Michael 
Dougherty; Inv. Matthew McKeown; Inv. James Pisano; Inv. Robert 
Norcross; Inv. Fawn Ackerman; Inv. Catherine Fisher; Inv. Jim 
Dougherty; Sgt. W. Mahan; Inv. John Ellis; Det. Scott Beasley; Det. 
Michael Meyers; Sgt. Frank Gagliardi; Ptlm. Michael Williams; Ptlm. 
Keith Barrett; Sgt. Neil Larson; Inv. Amy Jewusiak; Inv. Mike Molle; P/
O Gary Badger; P/O Timothy Tedesco; P/O Robert Kempf; Off. J. 
Valszquez; Off. Parrish Powers; Off. Robert Chew; Off. Michael Fosler; 
Det. Kirk Williams.

  A Letter of Commendation is awarded to an officer in recognition of 
police service, who is exceptional, and has served beyond the 
requirements of routine duty. This year a Letter of Commendation will 
be awarded to the following people: Inv. Janene Bahr; Det. Ken Nelson; 
Sr. Inv. Brian DeCosmo; Ptlm. William Lyons; Ptlm. Thomas Harchaw; 
Ptlm. Sean McGann; Inv. William Rummel.
  A Citizen's Commendation may be awarded to any person who provides a 
significant contribution to the public safety through a specific act of 
outstanding courage, without regard for personal safety, which results 
in the saving of a life or the futile attempt to save a life. This year 
a Citizen's Commendation will be awarded to the following people: Ngoc 
V. Lee; Tracey Evans; Kim Belcher; Greg Parkill; Diane Schiavone-
Loudon; Carlton Loudon; James Davies.
  A Unit Citation is to be presented to any local, State of Federal Law 
Enforcement Unit, Agency, Department, Strike Force, etc. for 
outstanding performance and accomplishments made in the public 
interest. This year a Unit Citation will be awarded to the Camden 
Anticrime Partnership.
  The Prosecutor's Service Award is given to any law enforcement 
personnel (officer or civilian) who, by personal dedication, 
thoroughness, competence, and a cooperative spirit, significantly 
facilitated the work of the Camden County Prosecutor's Office in the 
efficient and productive administration of justice. This year the 
Prosecutor's Service Award will be given to the following people: 
Timothy Kohlmyer; Sr. Inv. Kenneth Curcio; Asst. Pros. Mark Chase. Two 
special presentations will be made to Helmrich's Towing and Father 
Michael Manion for their support of the Prosecutor's Office and Camden 
County law enforcement.
  The recipients of the 2005 Prosecutors' Office Awards have all 
demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing law enforcement in their 
community. All of these men and women have committed themselves to 
improve the quality of life for county residents by attacking crime at 
every level. I thank all those who have helped to create a safer 
America by their commitment to law enforcement, and encourage my 
colleagues to support them in the U.S. Congress. Together we can 
continue to create better and safer communities throughout the country.
  A Letter of Commendation is awarded to an officer in recognition of 
police service, who is exceptional, and has served beyond the 
requirements of routine duty. This year a Letter of Commendation will 
be awarded to the following people: Inv. Janene Bahr; Det. Ken Nelson; 
Sr. Inv. Brian DeCosmo; Ptlm. William Lyons; Ptlm. Thomas Harchaw; 
Ptlm. Sean McGann; Inv. William Rummel.
  A Citizen's Commendation may be awarded to any person who provides a 
significant contribution to the public safety through a specific act of 
outstanding courage, without regard for personal safety, which results 
in the saving of a life or the futile attempt to save a life. This year 
a Citizen's Commendation will be awarded to the following people: Ngoc 
V. Lee; Tracey Evans; Kim Belcher; Greg Parkill; Diane Schiavone-
Loudon; Carlton Loudon; James Davies.
  A Unit Citation is to be presented to any local, State of Federal Law 
Enforcement Unit, Agency, Department, Strike Force, etc. for 
outstanding performance and accomplishments made in the public 
interest. This year a Unit Citation will be awarded to the Camden 
Anticrime Partnership.
  The Prosecutor's Service Award is given to any law enforcement 
personnel (officer or civilian) who, by personal dedication, 
thoroughness, competence, and a cooperative spirit, significantly 
facilitated the work of the Camden County Prosecutor's Office in the 
efficient and productive administration of justice. This year the 
Prosecutor's Service Award will be given to the following people: 
Timothy Kohlmyer; Sr. Inv. Kenneth Curcio; Asst. Pros. Mark Chase. Two 
special presentations will be made to Helmrich's Towing and Father 
Michael Manion for their support of the Prosecutor's Office and Camden 
County law enforcement.
  The recipients of the 2005 Prosecutors' Office Awards have all 
demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing law enforcement in their 
community. All of these men and women have committed themselves to 
improve the quality of life for county residents by attacking crime at 
every level. I thank all those who have helped to create a safer 
America by their commitment to law enforcement, and encourage my 
colleagues to support them in the U.S. Congress. Together we can 
continue to create better and safer communities throughout the country.

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