[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING OFFICER GREG GORDON FOR RECEIVING THE GOLD MEDAL OF VALOR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 20, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Officer Greg Gordon of the Pensacola Police Department upon receiving 
the Gold Medal of Valor, the department's highest honor. Officer Gordon 
is a dedicated public servant, and I am proud to honor his heroism and 
commitment.
  On July 3, 2009, Officer Gordon was en route to police headquarters 
when he responded to a call regarding a 9-1-1 hang up. Upon arriving at 
the scene, he saw smoke coming from the house and was told the resident 
was likely still inside the burning building. When he did not receive a 
response from the front door, Officer Gordon kicked in the door and 
crawled under the smoke to find the home's occupant. Officer Gordon 
pulled the man through the burning house and safely outside. Although 
Officer Gordon and the resident were treated for injuries, both came 
out safely.
  For this selfless act of heroism, Officer Gordon is being awarded the 
Pensacola Police Department's highest award, the Gold Medal of Valor. 
Officer Gordon is only the 10th police officer to receive the medal 
since the department was formed in 1821. He was first hired as a cadet 
in 1996 and was promoted to police officer in 1999. A former SWAT 
member, Officer Gordon is assigned currently to the Uniform Patrol 
Division. Part of his patrol jurisdiction includes my Pensacola office, 
and his service to our office has been outstanding.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Officer Greg Gordon for going above and beyond 
the call of duty. He is a true American hero and an invaluable member 
of our community. My wife Vicki and I wish Officer Gordon and his 
family all the best for the future.

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