[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E822]
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                    HONORING CAPTAIN GERALD VALENTA

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                           HON. JOHN H. ADLER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2010

  Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Captain Gerald B. Valenta of the Willingboro Police Department. Captain 
Valenta has been awarded the Career Recognition Award for his 
distinguished career in law enforcement. He will be recognized at the 
Burlington County Prosecutor's Office 22nd Annual PROCOPS Award 
Banquet. PROCOPS, or Prosecutor's Recognition of Citizens or Public 
Servants, recognizes members of law enforcement and civilians whose 
significant actions, bravery and concern for the well being of society 
have made Burlington County, NJ a safer place to live.
  Captain Valenta has been a dedicated and loyal law enforcement 
officer for 32 years, proudly serving the citizens of Willingboro, NJ. 
The Willingboro Police Department expresses deep gratitude for his 
continued contributions to the Burlington County Law Enforcement 
Community.
  As a nation, we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Captain Valenta 
and to the men and women of the law enforcement community. Each day, 
these selfless individuals start their shifts with one goal in mind: to 
serve and to protect the citizens of their communities. The one 
constant they face is the uncertainty of what each day will bring, 
knowing all too well that in any situation, there is the potential for 
danger. Still, these everyday heroes honor the commitment they have 
made to the people they serve.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Captain Valenta for 
his honorable service to the Willingboro Police Department.

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