[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 52 (Monday, April 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           16TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS

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                           HON. VERN BUCHANAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 13, 2015

  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.
   Four 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.
   Officer Steven Ogline of the Holmes Beach Police Department will 
receive the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award and will be named 
Congressional Officer of the Year.
   Sergeant William F. Pascoe of the Florida Highway Patrol will 
receive the Career Service Award.
   Deputy Dan Durrance and Deputy Christopher Folds of the Manatee 
County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Brian Woodring and Deputy Ryan 
Frailing of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Patrolman First Class 
Dustin Cohen of the North Port Police Department and Officer Lucciano 
Diaz of the Palmetto Police Department will receive the Preservation of 
Life Award.
   Detective Robert Armstrong of the Sarasota City Police Department, 
Master Patrol Officer Jose Santos of the Bradenton Police Department, 
Detective John McHenry of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, 
Sergeant Scott King of the North Port Police Department and Officer 
Ruth Terry of the Venice Police Department will receive the Dedication 
and Professionalism Award.
   The following Members of the Sarasota County civilian community 
response team FOCUS: Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin, Pastor Peter Greenidge and 
Minister Leslie Harrell of the Light of the World Church, Dr. Trevor 
Harvey, President of Sarasota Florida NAACP, Carolyn Mason, Sarasota 
County Commissioner and Dr. John Walker of Bethel Christian Methodist 
Episcopal Church will receive the Associate Service Award.

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