[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 46 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN NANCY GOMEZ-FERNANDEZ IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S HISTORY 
                                 MONTH

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2018

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Women's History 
Month, I rise today to honor Captain Nancy Gomez-Fernandez, who has 
been serving the Miami-Dade community as a law enforcement officer for 
a number of years.
   Captain Gomez-Fernandez began her career in law enforcement in 2001 
with the City of Pinecrest Police Department, where she was a member of 
the School Resource Unit, Field Training Officer, and Honor Guard. In 
2007, she became a Sergeant with the newly formed Doral Police 
Department and helped recruit and process background checks for 
officers. Captain Gomez-Fernandez quickly rose through the ranks and 
achieved the promotion of Captain in 2015, which she currently holds.
   Captain Gomez-Fernandez's service extends beyond her obligations as 
a police officer. In 2017, she was awarded the Life Saver Medal for 
saving the life of an individual who suffered a cardiac attack. This 
award speaks volumes to the level of dedication she has to serve and 
protect the people of Doral.
   Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to know Captain Gomez-Fernandez and I 
greatly admire her service to the community. Her willingness to risk 
her life on a daily basis to protect and serve the constituents of 
Doral has made and will continue to make a difference in the lives of 
many. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this remarkable 
individual.

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