[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               2014 CONGRESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS

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                           HON. VERN BUCHANAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2014

  Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to law 
enforcement men and women who have provided distinctive service to the 
people of Florida's 16th Congressional District.
  Law enforcement is a demanding profession that requires sacrifice, 
courage and a dedication to serve others. Every day, brave men and 
women put themselves in harm's way to enforce the laws of our society 
and protect public safety. They deserve our gratitude and respect.
  Three years ago, I established the 16th District Congressional Law 
Enforcement Awards, CLEA, to give special recognition to law 
enforcement officers, departments, or units for exceptional 
achievement.
  This year, I will present congressional law enforcement awards to the 
following winners chosen by an independent panel comprised of current 
and retired law enforcement personnel representing a cross-section of 
the district's law enforcement community.
  Detective Jake Barlow of the Venice Police Department will receive 
the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
  Corporal David Brunner of the Florida Highway Patrol will receive the 
Career Service Award.
  Corporal Edward Kish of Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Police 
Department will receive the Preservation of Life Award.
  Sergeant Michael Laden of the North Port Police Department will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
  Investigator John Morningstar of the Bradenton Police Department will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
  Detective Joseph Rogers of the Palmetto Police Department will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
  Deputy Joseph Scott of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office will 
receive the Preservation of Life Award.
  Task Force Officer Michael J. Skoumal of the Bradenton Police 
Department, assigned to U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement 
Administration Tampa Office, will receive the Career Service Award.
  Sergeant Randy Thompson of the Longboat Key Police Department will 
receive the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award.
  Investigator Lynn Thomson of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 
will receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
  Detective Miguel Torres of the Sarasota County Sheriffs Office will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
  Lieutenant Tom Ware of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation 
Commission will receive the Career Service Award.

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