[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY CRAIG PAGNOTTI

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deputy Craig 
Pagnotti of the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. On Saturday, May 28, 
2016, Deputy Pagnotti apprehended two different suspects, each on a 
separate felony charge, over the course of the day.
   On May 28, around 9:00 a.m., Deputy Pagnotti responded to a domestic 
complaint in Lyons, New York. Upon arrival, the suspect, who had an 
outstanding warrant for his arrest, fled the scene on foot. Without 
hesitation, Deputy Pagnotti pursued and apprehended the suspect, 
pulling a tendon in his arm while taking the suspect into custody. 
Deputy Pagnotti was admitted to the hospital, where he received a cast 
for his injured arm.
   Shortly after being discharged from the hospital, Deputy Pagnotti 
continued with his shift and pulled over a vehicle for speeding, just 
outside of Arcadia, New York. After Deputy Pagnotti discovered drugs in 
the vehicle, the suspect fled on foot, striking the Deputy in the face 
and arm. Shortly after the suspect was apprehended, Deputy Pagnotti was 
taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken left arm.
   I am honored to recognize Deputy Pagnotti for his heroic actions on 
May 28, 2016. Deputy Pagnotti's efforts in this situation exemplify the 
commitment and dedication of the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. I 
want to thank Deputy Pagnotti and all those serving in law enforcement 
in Wayne County and throughout the 24th District.

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