[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 10, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S2963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  HONORING EIGHT KENTUCKY STATE POLICE

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I invite my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating eight members of the Kentucky State Police. 
These brave individuals went above and beyond to help keep the 
Commonwealth safe. The Excellence in Highway Safety Awards are given to 
troopers who have the highest numbers in driving under the influence, 
occupant protection, speed, and commercial vehicle citations written in 
2008.
  Trooper Chris Steward from the Dry Ridge Post received the award for 
the highest number of speed citations. Trooper Steward was praised by 
the Dry Ridge Post Commander for his dedication to saving lives on 
Kentucky's roads.
  Sergeant Steve Walker from the London Post received the award for the 
highest number of DUI arrests in 2008. DUI related fatalities numbered 
175 in Kentucky in 2008 and Sergeant Walker's extra effort to remove 
impaired drivers from the road has made Kentucky roadways a safer place 
to travel.
  Trooper Walt Meachum from the Harlan Post received the award by 
hosting 484 community education events relative to highway safety 
issues. Trooper Meachum's vigorous commitment to educating younger 
people about unsafe driving is something every Kentucky citizen is 
grateful for.
  Sergeant Derris Hedger from the Campbellsburg Post received the award 
for the highest number of seat belt citations in 2008. This area has 
seen a 50-percent reduction in highway fatalities compared to 2007, and 
Sergeant Hedger's efforts are playing a direct role in those 
reductions.
  Officer Anthony Bersaglia from the Pikeville Commercial Vehicle 
Enforcement division received the award for the highest number of 
Commercial Motor Vehicle citations in 2008. Officer Bersaglia's work 
ethic and dedication are unmatched.
  Officer Travis Rogers from the London Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 
Region received the award for the highest number of Commercial Motor 
Vehicle safety inspections. Officer Rogers continually strives to make 
Kentucky's roads a safer place and he is a credit to the division.
  Officer Glenn Perry of the Louisville Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 
Region has received this award for the highest percentage of Commercial 
Motor Vehicle ``Out of Service'' inspections. The work Officer Perry 
performs on a daily basis and his professionalism on the roads is 
unmatched.
  Inspector Marty Young from the Georgetown Commercial Vehicle Region 
received the award for the number of ``Out of Service'' inspections by 
a civilian employee. Investigator Young's success is evident in the 
Georgetown Region and his eye for detail has made a significant impact 
on highway safety.
  I am humbled and grateful of the men and women who serve this agency 
every day by patrolling our roadways and keeping the Commonwealth safe. 
I am also confident that the coworkers of these eight individuals are 
proud to work along side of them.
  Mr. President, I would like to thank these individuals for their 
contributions to the State of Kentucky and I wish them well as they 
continue to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth.

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