[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 113 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE MANASSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2018 PRINCE WILLIAM 
               CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 6, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend the City of Manassas 
Police Department and its outstanding members who have demonstrated 
superior dedication to ensuring the safety of their colleagues and 
members of the community and their designation as 2018 Prince William 
Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients. The annual Valor Awards 
ceremony recognizes the remarkable heroism and bravery above and beyond 
the line of duty exemplified by our public safety and law enforcement 
professionals. For the past 32 years, the Prince William Chamber of 
Commerce has paid tribute to police officers, firefighters, and 
emergency personnel for their extraordinary service.
  Incorporated in 1975, the 10 square miles of the City of Manassas is 
located thirty miles southwest of the Nation's Capital and surrounded 
by Prince William County. Recognized as a ``Gold Standard with 
Excellence Agency'' by the Commission on Accreditation for Law 
Enforcement Agencies, the City of Manassas Police Department maintains 
a proactive approach to crime prevention built on established 
relationships within the community. As a result, the 120 employees 
maintain a high-level of professionalism, dedication, and commitment to 
the more than 41,000 residents.
  It is my honor to include in the Record the following names of the 
City of Manassas Police Department law enforcement professionals. These 
brave men and women put their lives at risk on a daily basis to keep 
our families and neighborhoods safe. In recognition of their acts of 
valor, the following individuals are being honored for their 
extraordinary dedication and outstanding performance under unusually 
difficult or dangerous circumstances.
  Valor Merit Award: Officer Luis Armas, Officer Nicole Arrington, 
Communications Supervisor Jeremey Bergeron.
  Valorous Unit Award: Officer John Casteline, Officer Jeff Shubert, K9 
Officer Rex, Detective Andrew Speights, Sergeant Chris Shields.
  Hillary Robinette Valor Award: Master Detective A. Geovani Barahona.
  Silver Award for Valor: Sergeant Jake Martz, Officer Jon Casteline, 
Officer Colin Heinke, Officer Steve Shillingburg, Officer Chris Sutton.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 2018 
Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients of the City 
of Manassas Police Department. The selfless acts of heroism by this 
distinguished group of men and women merits our highest praise. I thank 
each honoree, as well as all City of Manassas Police Department law 
enforcement professionals, for their dedication and commitment to the 
protection of our communities.

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