[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
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              HAZLETON PATROLMAN ERNESTO ``NESTY'' VALENTE

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Hazleton, Pennsylvania 
Patrolman Ernesto ``Nesty'' Valente, who passed away on May 15, 1938, 
while serving in the line of duty.
   Mr. Valente met his untimely death while escorting an automobile 
carrying John Sotack, age 8, through the congested city business 
district to the hospital. While attempting to ensure quick passage of 
the automobile through the intersection at Broad and Wyoming streets, 
Mr. Valente was propelled from the running board of the vehicle when 
the driver applied the brakes. Despite the best efforts of his fellow 
patrolman and medical professionals, he perished shortly after at the 
State Hospital.
   At the time of his death, Mr. Valente was one of the oldest members 
of the Hazleton Police Department in the line of service, having been 
appointed on April 21, 1921. He was considered to be an outstanding 
traffic officer and served the city of Hazleton with distinction. A 
husband and father of two daughters, Mr. Valente was also appointed as 
a member of the Lodge No. 18, Fraternal Order of Police and a member of 
the Most Precious Blood Church.
   Mr. Speaker, for his dedication and sacrifice to keep the citizens 
of Hazleton, Pennsylvania safe, I commend Patrolman Ernesto ``Nesty'' 
Valente.

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