[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E697]
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

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2017

  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.
   Six 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 Jason Nuttall of the Bradenton Police Department will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
   Captain John Walsh, Captain Debra Kaspar, Lieutenant Jon Varley, 
Community Affairs Director Kaitlyn Perez, Deputy Phillip Mockler, 
Detective Tim Speth and Investigator Lynn Thomson of the Sarasota 
County Sheriff's Office will receive the Dedication and Professionalism 
Award.
   Detective Richard Wilson of the Palmetto Police Department will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
   Officer Alan Bores of the Holmes Beach Police Department will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
   Detective James Warren of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
   Sergeant Robert Armstrong of the Sarasota Police Department will 
receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
   Deputy Kevin Smetana of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office 
will receive the Dedication and Professionalism Award.
   Master Sergeant George Taunton of the Florida Highway Patrol will 
receive the Career Service Award.
   Troopers Caleb Kerr and Brett Fitzpatrick of the Florida Highway 
Patrol will receive the Preservation of Life Award.
   Sergeant Patrick Roberts of the Florida Highway Patrol will receive 
the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award.
   Pastor Patrick Miller, Pastor Vincent Smith, Doctor Harriet Moore, 
Geoffry Gilot and Al-Muta Hawks all affiliated with the Boys and Girls 
Club of Sarasota will receive the Associate Service Award.
   The Manatee County Special Investigations Division will receive the 
Unit Citation Award. The members of this unit are: Major William 
Jordan, Captain Todd Shear, Lieutenant Anthony Carr, Division Secretary 
Toni Burton, Administrative Assistant Cindy Hoffman, Sergeant Jason 
Powell, Detective James Parrish, Detective Kim Zink, Detective Greg 
Dunlap, Detective Mike Diaz, Bruce Benjamin (Crime Stoppers), Amber 
Hoffman (Manager), Erica Chenard (UCR Coordinator), Criminal Analyst 
Ashley Eannarino, Criminal Analyst Elicia Main, Intel Analyst Don 
Brown, Criminal Analyst John Ferrito, Intel Analyst Elizabeth Thomas, 
Sergeant Evelio Perez, Detective Joseph Petta, Detective Justin Warren, 
Detective Derek Pollock, Detective Eric Davis, Detective Ray Richter, 
Detective Patrick Thames, Detective Scott Williamson, Sergeant Gary 
Combee, Detective William Freel, Detective Maria Gillum, Detective 
Bryce Wilhelm, Detective Jonathan Kruse, Sergeant Steve Barron, 
Detective Randall Walker, Detective Brian Beck, Detective Shayne 
Rousseau, Detective Jeremy Martin, Detective Robert Brigham, Sergeant 
Isaac Redmond, Detective Rafael Ortegon, Detective Christopher 
Gallagher, Detective Joel Taylor, Detective David Bocchino, and 
Detective Lourdes Santiago.

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