[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E981-E982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING FAIRFAX COUNTY VIRGINIA POLICE DETECTIVE VICKY ANNE OWEN ARMEL 
             AND MASTER POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL E. GARBARINO

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize 
two police officers from nearby Fairfax County, Virginia who served 
their community with great honor and distinction. Today marks the first 
anniversary of when Detective Vicky Anne Owen Armel and Master Police 
Officer Michael E. Garbarino were shot in the line of duty during a 
shooting incident at the Sully District Police Station in Chantilly, 
Virginia.
  Detective Armel was killed while engaging and exchanging gunfire with 
the shooter. Master Police Officer Garbarino succumbed on May 17, 2006 
to injuries sustained when the shooter opened fire on him in the 
Station's parking lot. Despite being shot five times, Master Police 
Officer Garbarino managed to get on the police radio to notify and warn 
fellow officers. The two line-of-duty slayings were the first in the 
66-year history of the 1,364-member Fairfax County Police Department.
  Detective Vicky Armel, badge 2806, spent 17 years as a dedicated law 
enforcement officer', eight years with the Fairfax County Sheriff's 
Office, and the last nine with the Fairfax County Police Department. 
Detective Armel is remembered for many things, including her devotion 
to family, faith, and an upbeat and positive attitude.
  Master Police Officer Michael Garbarino, badge 1417, spent 23 years 
as a dedicated law enforcement officer with the Fairfax County Police 
Department. MPO Garbarino, also

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known as ``Gabby,'' was admired and respected by those who knew and 
worked with him. He is remembered for his devotion to family, faith, 
willingness to lend a helping hand, and his sense of humor.
  Both are missed every day by family, friends, fellow officers, and 
citizens of the community. Both are remembered as mentors and role 
models. The courage, honor and valor exemplified by Detective Armel and 
MPO Garbarino serve as a reminder for us to remember, celebrate and 
thank police officers and first responders for their dedication and 
service to the community and our Nation.

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