[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 178 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CAPTAIN MELISSE LEITZKE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Captain Melisse Leitzke, whom I have named a 2016 Public Safety Hero of 
the Year for Solano County in California's 5th Congressional District. 
This award is given to exceptional members of our community who perform 
beyond their duty as a public servant.
  Captain Leitzke is known for her leadership, knowledge and mentorship 
at the Vallejo Fire Department. Her dedication to excellence shows 
through the results of her hard work and study to achieve the rank of 
Captain after placing first in her recent Captain examination.
  In addition to her work as an emergency responder, Captain Leitzke is 
an active member of our community. She serves as a mentor in the 
Department's Robin Mackbee Youth Academy providing life guidance and 
career exploration for youth who are at-risk socially, academically and 
economically. Captain Leitzke's presence in the academy provides a 
positive role model for the young men and women.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Captain Leitzke for her dedication to our 
community's safety. For this reason, it is fitting and proper that I 
honor her here today.

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